Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet 2012

Glaetzer Anaperenna is a seamless fusion of the two varieties Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Voluptuous, opulent and yet refined, with a very long and satisfying finish.

The name Anaperenna has been inspired by Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of the New Year. Anna Perenna symbolises the year's cycle and her name translates as 'enduring year'. Romans honoured Anna Perenna with a festival held on the first full moon of the Roman calendar. On March 15th they would ask Anna to grant them longevity, and a healthy year for each glass of wine they drank on that day.

The symbol on the label is the Egyptian Ankh (pronounced: onk). Historically the ankh symbolised sunrise, regeneration, regrowth and renewal.

Exceptional old vine fruit was sourced from the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Vine age 30—100 year old Shiraz and 30—130 year old Cabernet. Yield 2.5 tonnes per hectare.

"Youthful crimson-purple; a shiraz cabernet blend that has awesome depth, yet is not the least extractive, and carries the burden of its alcohol very well. Satsuma plum and sundry spice-poached black fruits, licorice and oak all join the flavour queue, tannins the finishing line. James Halliday 95 Points"

"The 2012 combines extreme elegance with power and grace. Lifted notes of crushed dried herbs, cassis and spice on the nose with a tightly would palate shwing semless tannin structure and abundant richness. A delight when young that will evolve into a beauty with further maturation.Ben Glaetzer "A little brother to Amon-Ra, this has smoky, earthy and berry aromas leading into a rich, dense palate with flesh and softness; the tannins are smooth and ripe. The cabernet is not apparent, thanks to correct ripeness."
Gourmet Traveller Feb/March 2014"