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BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE E & E Black Pepper Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2002 Bottle
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Sourced primarily from classic dry-grown, low-yielding vineyards in the western and northern areas of the Barossa Valley, the authentic age-worthy Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Shiraz epitomises the freshness, strength, generosity, richness and resilience of the Barossa aesthetic.
This substantial yet supple wine is typified by plush dark chocolate, dark berry and liquorice fruit, with ripe, plentiful tannins and balanced oak complexity.
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Barossa Valley Estates was established by 50 Barossa grape growers (members of the Valley Growers Co-operative) many of them from the dry-grown northern Moppa and Ebenezer sub-regions of the Barossa. BVE is now partially owned by Constellation Brands. The winery, complete with visitors centre, is located at Seppeltsfield one of the prettiest sub-regions of the Barossa. The highly regarded Barossa Valley Estates E&E Black Pepper Shiraz is sourced from some of the best dry grown vineyards in the Barossa, ranging from 30 to 100 year old vines and averaging about 65 years. Although this wine is essentially a tete de cuvee reflecting the power, richness and flavour of regional Barossa Shiraz, inevitably most of the fruit is picked from the very low-yielding vines in the northeast corner of the Barossa Valley. The wine is made in the traditional style. Picked at optimum ripeness, the wines are fermented in open headed down fermenters. At dryness, the wines are drained and pressed into a combination of new and 1 and 2 year old American and French oak for between 12 and 18 months. The E&E Black Pepper Shiraz was originally conceived by Colin Glaetzer, founder of Glaetzer Wines and the father of enterprising winemaker Ben Glaetzer. It comprises the best of fruit from the vintage. Black Pepper Shiraz is considered a benchmark Barossa Shiraz with its plush rum 'n raisin/aniseed nose, ripe tannins, deep-set fruit, and skilful oak handling. Certainly, they have the balance and structure to age well. This reputation for aging and consistency has propelled E&E into the top echelon of the secondary market wine. The wines are highly prized by Australian collectors. Barossa Valley Estates also produces a Sparkling E&E Shiraz, which is a variant. Both of these wines attract a high volume of interest on the secondary market, although the latter is extremely specialised. BVE’s Ebenezer range comprising a Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot are terrific value.