Kaesler

Old Bastard Shiraz 2004

Kaesler 'Old Bastard' Shiraz is one of the most foreboding, rich and full-bodied Barossa Shiraz available. Made from a single vineyard that was planted back in 1893, all of the fruit is hand picked from vines that are hand pruned, only providing less than 2 tonne of fruit to the acre! When first released this wine confused the Kaesler winemakers somewhat, not knowing exactly which way this ethereal beast would turn. Now a few years down the track we can see those svelte mocha, chocolate, coffee bean, black fruit notes starting to win out over the great oak used to mature the wine. Even today, the 'Old Bastard' should not be be opened without a decanter in the room!