Ben Glaetzer, a key figure in Barossa Valley, South Australia, represents the region's modern winemaking era, with a range of bold, expressive wines, particularly Shiraz, known for their intensity and craftsmanship.

Fourth-generation winemaker Ben Glaetzer produces fewer than 3,000 cases annually at his family's boutique Barossa Valley winery, focusing primarily on Shiraz from ancient, dry-grown vines aged 50-130 years in the Ebenezer sub-region's distinctive red-brown earth over limestone. His minimal-intervention approach preserves the concentrated character of these venerable vineyards through meticulous harvest timing, gentle extraction techniques, and French oak maturation, creating powerful yet balanced wines that honor both family heritage and Barossa's winemaking traditions.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch, 1995

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