Atze’s Corner Wines - Eddies Old Vine
Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006
This Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz is grown by Andrew’s parents, 5th Generation Barossa vignerons John and Barb, from two old vineyards one Kilometre East of Nuriootpa, next to Atze’s Corner of Research and Angaston roads.
Eddies Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz is from low yielding 94 and 56 year old vineyards, one kilometre East ofNuriootpa next to Atze’s Corner, both Vineyards were planted by the Atze Family. Workmen Eddie Staehr and Eddie Liebich planted the vineyard in 1912, from these two men the wine got its name, “Eddies Old Vine”.
Eddies 1912 Barossa Valley Shiraz Vineyard
Planted – 1912 by Eddie Staehr and Eddie Leibich for the Atze Family
Orientation – East/West
Vine/Row Dimensions – 3 x 3 metres
Amount used for 2006 Vintage – 1.5 tonne (60%)
Soil – 23cm of Sandy loam over deep red clay
2006 Yield – 1.4 tonne per acre
Atze’s Corner 1951 Barossa Valley Shiraz Vineyard
Planted – 1951 by the Atze Family
Orientation – North/South
Vine/Row Dimensions – 2 x 3.4 metres
Amount used for 2006 Vintage – .9 tonne (40%)
Soil – 40cm of brown loam over red clay
2006 Yield – 1.8 tonne per acre
Winemaking
Open Fermented – Hand Pump-Overs –Basket pressed –
Maturation – 22 Months in 25% new and 25% old French and 25% new and 25% old American Oak Hogshead barrels
Cases produced – 128
A charming and characterful old vine Shiraz showing the hallmarks of old vine character, complexity, subtlety and refinement. Complex aromatics of dried fruit, spice and cocoa with a seamless and polished palate, lend this wine to partnering with full flavoured red meat dishes, roasts and beef casseroles.
