Since we are in an Australian mood, I thought you might be interested in these notes on four top 2004 Shirazes just released by Glaetzer wines in the Barossa Valley and imported into the UK by Great Western Wines of Bath who supplied me with the prices and stockists below. The 2004 vintage was very promising for Barossa Shiraz – see my Guide to recent Australian vintages.
I have already described the Glaetzer family in Barossa Valley – growers turn winemakers. Colin G is an established piece of Barossa Valley furniture. His son Ben is already garlanded as...