2020 Old Bastard Shiraz, Kaesler, Barossa Valley, South Australia (6 x Bottle)
Tasting note
Kaesler's flagship Shiraz, from gnarly old 'ancestor' vines, the 2020 vintage celebrates the 127th anniversary of these unique and rare 12 rows. The complex nose shows lifted plum, redcurrant, earthiness and a hint of charry oak in the background. An iron fist wrapped in a velvet glove, the 2020 is deep and brooding, from an incredibly low yielding vintage.
Our thoughts
No longer renowned purely for its eye-catching name (a nod to the gnarly nature of the 12 rows of free-standing, low-yielding, 1893 bush vines that are the heart of soul of the Kaesler estate), the Old Bastard has, in recent years, established itself as a landmark Barossa Shiraz. As the winemaking approach at Kaesler has been fine-tuned, so this icon wine has hit even greater heights, now firmly established with a Langton’s ‘Outstanding’ classification and prized by collectors around the world. With prodigious density and power, it is something of a hedonist’s dream, but the bright acidity and layered texture means it offers more than just brute strength.
2020 Old Bastard Shiraz, Kaesler, Barossa Valley, South Australia (6 x Bottle)
Tasting note
Kaesler's flagship Shiraz, from gnarly old 'ancestor' vines, the 2020 vintage celebrates the 127th anniversary of these unique and rare 12 rows. The complex nose shows lifted plum, redcurrant, earthiness and a hint of charry oak in the background. An iron fist wrapped in a velvet glove, the 2020 is deep and brooding, from an incredibly low yielding vintage.
Our thoughts
No longer renowned purely for its eye-catching name (a nod to the gnarly nature of the 12 rows of free-standing, low-yielding, 1893 bush vines that are the heart of soul of the Kaesler estate), the Old Bastard has, in recent years, established itself as a landmark Barossa Shiraz. As the winemaking approach at Kaesler has been fine-tuned, so this icon wine has hit even greater heights, now firmly established with a Langton’s ‘Outstanding’ classification and prized by collectors around the world. With prodigious density and power, it is something of a hedonist’s dream, but the bright acidity and layered texture means it offers more than just brute strength.
| Producer | Kaesler |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Barossa Valley |
| Region | South Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Grape Variety | Syrah, Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 15.00% |
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Vinous
From a vineyard planted in 1893, the 2020 Shiraz Old Bastard is beautiful. It’s powerful yet also delivers delicious subtlety. Blackberry, dark earth and fruits of the forest aromas are well integrated with high-quality oak. A full-throttle mix of blackberry and tarry flavors show excellent balance with a firm core of tannins. The finish is seamless and will undoubtedly remain that way for some time.
94 Points / Drinking 2025 - 2028
By Angus Hughson / June 2023