Heartland Stickleback Red 2009

A delicious example of the style that over-delivers on quality and offers great value.

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon Dolcetto Lagrein Syrah/Shiraz

Type: Red

Country: Australia

Alcohol: 14.5%

Style: Full, fruity

Size: 750ml

Drink By: 2013

Glaetzer, Heartland, Stickleback, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Screwcap, Video

Vibrant, deep ruby in colour. A beautifully fragrant wine with black fruit characters of cherry, sweet plums and blackcurrant on the nose, with notes of chocolate and nutmeg spice.

The Stickleback blend is chosen for optimum flavour and texture, with each variety bringing a unique character to the wine. Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz give the wine a rich savoury character and great structure. Dolcetto lends brightness and lift, and Lagrein contributes spice, tannin and a fresh, crisp acidity to the palate.

Try with char-grilled lamb or a juicy steak.

2009 Vintage Notes: Langhorne Creek & Limestone Coast both experienced a well-paced season with excellent conditions for ripening - a relief after the challenging 2008 vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon performed remarkably well in Langhorne Creek, showing good flavour development and intensity. Overall, the 2009 vintage has been one of low yields but good quality.

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Tasting notes for Heartland Stickleback Red 2009

Sight: Quite deep and intense. Big tears, crimson.

Nose: Black fruit, black olive, soy character - cola bottles?

Palate: Full fruit, burst of peppery spice, nice acidity but not too much. Underlying tannins support nice fruit.

My favourite vintage to date. Seriously punching above its weight.

Matt, 2008 vintage (Mar, 2010)

Was attracted to this by the Glaezter name. Had only tried his more expensive creations up to now. Huge rich, intense wine. Fabulous. Punches about its weight.

Reviewed by Grayzie on 01st March 2011. Add your review!

We served this wine at our wedding also. We loved it ourselves and had nothing but positive feedback from everyone on it. It really is exceptional value for money and is really drinkable.

Reviewed by John on 13th October 2009. Add your review!

We served this at our wedding and maybe it was the weather (rain on a summer's day) but more red was consumed than white. Got great feedback, one guest described it as "nectar". Great wine for the price.

Reviewed by Colette Herlihy on 23rd August 2009. Add your review!

Robert Parker gave this 90 pts, Wine Spectator gave it rave reviews and I can see why. Ridiculously good value. I am becoming more and more of a fan of Ben Glaetzer. He simply makes great wine at every price level. This is a cracking wine thats not to be ...

Reviewed by Mossie Clarke on 07th February 2009. Add your review!