96 points - "Richness and lifted aromas define this wine. It’s built with red fruit on the outside and a concentrated line of black fruit on the inside. The perfume holds the tension of cherry blossom, hazelnut oak and rose petal potpourri. The flavour is luscious but carries the same lift of red fruit as the aroma. The tannins are tense and spiked with iodine, that kind of earthy, salty nuance, balancing between dried fruit and dried blood. There’s something very pretty but a bit rusty about this wine, giving ethereal and umami at the same time and this combination is hard to resist." - Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)

95 points - "Bright crimson in the glass with a fair lick of creamy French oak leading the aromatic charge, bright, dark and red plum fruits lie below, sheathed in fine spice and hints of roasting meats, Christmas cake, dark chocolate and violet top notes. There's an elegant flow to the palate here. Fine of structure with the fruit stretched tautly over the frame of fine, sandy tannin and bright acidity, finishing long and savoury with some nice toothsome chew to its form." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "Sourced from estate vineyards planted in the sixties. And oh, how they deliver with their smooth, succulent and lavish fruit. The colour is bright red and slightly purple. Aromas of chocolate and plummy black fruits supplemented by some slightly charry oak. The palate is seamlessly structured, with the fine, bony, chalky tannins contributing structure and texture. A most refined example of Barossa Shiraz." - Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)

94 points - "Robust aromas of blood plums, dark cherries, licorice, blueberries and sweet spices. The palate is full-bodied with a creamy texture, firmly framed tannins and bright acidity. A lot to like, with a supple and refined finish. Drink or hold." - JamesSuckling.com

93 points - "Bright red and youthful in the glass. Lifted aromas of satsuma plum, blackberry, dried herbs, violets, earth, cocoa powder and bramble. Fleshy, dark fruited, firm and layered. Plum, dark cherry, sweet spice and briar. The tannins are grainy and firm and the acidity delivers plenty of ping and snap." - Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)

A blend of three incredible Kaesler estate “old” estate grown vineyards located around the winery. This wine was matured in a combination of new and season French Oak Puncheons for 16 months. The Old Vine Shiraz is elegant, balanced, and complex; the hallmarks of Kaesler Shiraz, with rich, black fruits and delicate tannins.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
Winter rainfall for 2021 was 48% above average. The wet winter was welcomed after 3 dry years. Maximum temperatures were below average for the beginning of the growing season; however, the latter half was warmer providing good ripening conditions. A hailstorm on the 28th of October severely damaged some vines, fortunately most recovered and secondary shoots grew however, they were typically less fruitful than primary shoots which resulted in lower yields in some varieties.

WINEMAKING
Coming from Three vineyards of our favorite of Kaesler Old vine and Barringtons old vines, all fruit is hand harvested in-order to be sure we only get the best of the bunches, with no shriveled or sunburnt berries. Fermentation typically lasts 8 to 10 days, and the pump over routine will change daily to be sure we are not over working the ferment. at pressing the free run is taken off and the skins are lightly pressed in order to keep the tannins soft. After two days of settling, the wine is then racked to French puncheons. Time in barrel will be determined by the wine, this year it was 16 months duration.

APPEARANCE: Ruby red, purple.
BOUQUET: Cherry, black fruits and spice.
PALATE: Blackberry, coffee, mocha, white pepper and dark chocolate, silky tannins.
FOOD MATCH: Beef and other red meat dishes, or slow roasted root vegetables.

Region: Barossa Valley
Alc/Vol: 14.5%