Wallace is Glaetzer's take on the traditional Barossa Valley blend of Shiraz and Grenache, only with a modern twist. The Shiraz provides structure, depth, and richness to the wine, while the Grenache contributes a soft, vibrant juiciness with minimal oak influence. Made of 84% Shiraz and 16% Grenache, this is exceptional old vine fruit sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub-district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age is 50—80 year old Shiraz and 50—100 year old Grenache, pretty spectacular for an entry level red.
Old vine Barossa Grenache has a liveliness and structure that does not benefit from oak maturation—oak contact was thus minimised for the Grenache component to preserve the purity and animation of the fruit. The Shiraz was matured for 16 months in 2—3 year old oak hogshead barrels (80% French / 20% American).
Wallace is an ancestral name of Colin's wife, Judith, whose family hail from the old market town of Cupar in Fife, Scotland. Judith's Celtic ancestry is reflected in the three elements of the Wallace symbol - the Celtic cross, thistle and the Celtic knot pattern.
Wallace is Glaetzer's take on the traditional Barossa Valley blend of Shiraz and Grenache, only with a modern twist. The Shiraz provides structure, depth, and richness to the wine, while the Grenache contributes a soft, vibrant juiciness with minimal oak influence. Made of 84% Shiraz and 16% Grenache, this is exceptional old vine fruit sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub-district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age is 50—80 year old Shiraz and 50—100 year old Grenache, pretty spectacular for an entry level red.
Old vine Barossa Grenache has a liveliness and structure that does not benefit from oak maturation—oak contact was thus minimised for the Grenache component to preserve the purity and animation of the fruit. The Shiraz was matured for 16 months in 2—3 year old oak hogshead barrels (80% French / 20% American).
Wallace is an ancestral name of Colin's wife, Judith, whose family hail from the old market town of Cupar in Fife, Scotland. Judith's Celtic ancestry is reflected in the three elements of the Wallace symbol - the Celtic cross, thistle and the Celtic knot pattern.