Glaetzer Eye of Ra Shiraz 2018

Shiraz | Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

The Eye of Ra is an ultra-premium Shiraz that reflects Ben Glaetzer’s aspiration to make the perfect wine that is the epitome of Barossa Shiraz. A wine with astounding power and complexity countered by exemplary elegance.

In Egyptian mythology, The Eye of Ra was the powerful feminine counterpart to the sun god Ra. The Eye’s forceful protective deeds were celebrated alongside its nurturing life giving gifts to Egypt.  The symbol depicts the sun surrounded by protective cobras and wings.

COLOUR: Inky, opaque purple with red accents.
AROMA: Expressive and forceful, development will reveal delicious herbs that accent a core of dark berry fruit.
PALATE: Polished tannin balances the dominant fruit. Black berries are layered over red, with mocha, liquorice and fresh-cut cedar.
CELLARING: Cellaring in the bottle will lead to increased complexity and even greater enjoyment.

“The 2018 The Eye of Ra Shiraz is wildly aromatic: blood plum, pastrami, cracked peppercorns, clove bud, mountain herbs (alpine mint?), boysenberry, blackberry (actually, every black berry you can name), dark chocolate, squid ink, blueberry, resin and char. In the mouth, the wine is velvety and concentrated, …A galaxy of complexity exists in this glass.  It shows the 2018 vintage off to its best effect: ripe, dense, concentrated, fresh and beguiling. Super good.”  98 points Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 7th Apr 2023.

Limited quantities available, please contact us prior to ordering to confirm vintage availability.

$599.00