Wine Glaetzer, “Wallace”, Barossa Valley, 2020

Introduction

Elegant wine “Wallace” is named maiden name Judith Wallis – wife of the founder of the winery Colin Gleytsera. Blend of wines consists of two grape varieties: ripe spicy Shiraz harvested from old vines, and a small portion of Grenache. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks under strictly controlled temperature. Next wine for 14 months aged in old barrels of French (80%) and American oak (20%).

Awards Wine “Wallis”:
Vintage 2004 – Gold Medal at the “Decanter World Wine Awards, 2006”;
Vintage 2008 – Gold Medal at the “Decanter World Wine Awards, 2010”.

Throughout the long history of its existence Gleytser winery, located in the famous region of South Australia – Barossa Valley, owned by only one family always. Economy originated in 1888, when the first Gleytsery, immigrated from Germany, settled in the Barossa Valley. Judging by the local chronicles, Geytsery – first winegrowers in the valleys of the Barossa and Clare. Today’s generation Gleytserov continues the family tradition, being engaged in the wine business and producing quality wines.
Significant changes in the economy began when Colin Geytser decided to produce wines under their own label and carry out bottling at the manor. Winery Colin help his wife Judith and eldest son Ben, who is currently responsible for the entire process of creating excellent wines. Many wine critics believe Ben’s rising star wine of Australia. “This is a real talent, who blew up the world of wine tasting near brilliant” – a Robert Parker rated by recognizing Ben Gleytsera “Person of wine in the world” in 2005.