Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2019 (750ml)

The Old Bastard

The Kaesler ‘Old Bastard’ Barossa Shiraz is arguably one of Australia’s most highly regarded wines. The name refers to a small number of ‘old bastards’ – gnarly old ‘bush vines’ planted in 1893, which form the heart of the ‘Kaesler’ brand. With a Langton’s ‘Outstanding’ classification and consistently rated as a benchmark Barossa Shiraz, The Old Bastard is highly sought after by wine enthusiasts and collectors around the world.

Eyes: Dense deep purple, with vibrant youthful hues.

Nose: Lifted plum, redcurrant, some earth and a hint of charry oak in the background.

Palate: An iron fist wrapped in a velvet glove, the 2020 is deep and brooding, from an incredibly low yielding vintage, this wine demands time in the cellar before opening.

Body: Full

Grape Variety: Shiraz

Region: Barossa Valley

Growing Conditions:The winter leading into the growing season saw a number of small rain events, but nothing substantial and definitely not enough to push the moisture deep into the soil profile.
October, November and December saw incredibly high temperatures (and much of
Australia caught fire) so we had to manage our water very carefully. This intense heat
had an impact on the grape quantity with below average yields. Fortunately, with a cooler February and some good rains, the grape quality ended up to be very good.

Vineyard Soils: Loam over clay

Vine Age: Shiraz vines planted in 1893

Alcohol: 14.5%

pH: 3.63

Acidity: 5.64 g/l