2021 Thistledown Bachelor's Block Ebenezer Shiraz

A breathtaking expression of Ebenezer soil and soul

95 points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 points JamesSuckling.com| 95 points The Wine Advocate | 94 points The Wine Front

Ebenezer, Barossa Valley, South Australia
RRP $80 | Single-Vineyard Shiraz | Power • Precision • Pedigree

“Old-vine Barossa Shiraz elevated to a new level — deep, complex and seamlessly refined; a breathtaking expression of Ebenezer soil and soul.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Opaque purple-black with a vibrant crimson edge — rich and alluring.
Aroma: Perfumed and intense. Blackberry, plum and blueberry meld with violet, dark chocolate, black pepper and subtle cedar spice.
Palate: Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced. Dense dark fruit flows through graphite-fine tannins and cool mineral energy. Elegant acidity frames richness with precision — a modern, polished Barossa Shiraz.
Finish: Long, savoury and layered — dark fruit, spice and earth echoing with grace and length.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Beautifully detailed and impeccably balanced. Classic Ebenezer fruit intensity wrapped in fine structure and poise.”

• 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Ripe yet restrained — blackberry, spice and graphite. Powerful, polished and precise.”

• 95 Points – The Wine Advocate
  “A wonderful marriage of old-vine concentration and modern restraint. Textural, fresh and long.”

• 94 Points – The Wine Front
  “Plush Barossa fruit met with savoury depth. Elegant, structured and satisfying.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

From the Bachelor’s Block, a single site of ancient, dry-grown vines in the northern Barossa sub-region of Ebenezer — renowned for producing some of Australia’s most celebrated Shiraz.
Low yields, deep red soils and a warm microclimate create fruit of intense flavour and natural balance.

Winemakers Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW work with meticulous restraint:

• Hand-picked fruit

• Wild fermentation with gentle extraction

• Aged 12 months in French oak (≈ 30 % new)

The result is a wine of depth and finesse — powerful yet silken, structured yet beautifully pure.

Region

Ebenezer, Barossa Valley — the northern heartland of Australia’s most prestigious Shiraz.
Here, old vines and ancient ironstone-rich soils yield wines of exceptional density, floral lift and age-worthy structure.

Food Pairings

• Wagyu rib-eye with black pepper jus

• Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic

• Venison or kangaroo with red wine reduction

• Chargrilled eggplant with smoked paprika

• Hard cheeses such as aged cheddar or pecorino

Why We Love It

The 2021 Thistledown ‘Bachelor’s Block’ Shiraz combines old-vine Barossa richness with modern precision. It’s lush and layered without ever being heavy — a wine of balance, depth and purity.

With three 95-point scores and 94 from The Wine Front, it sits among the very best Barossa releases of the vintage — a world-class red that captures the essence of Ebenezer elegance.

Powerful. Polished. Profound.
The 2021 Thistledown ‘Bachelor’s Block’ Ebenezer Shiraz is a multi-award-winning expression of Barossa brilliance — an old-vine icon with a modern soul.