Haselgrove The Ambassador 2023 (ab Herbst 2026)

Wir haben den neuen Jahrgang bereits verkostet und bestellt! Er trifft voraussichtlich im Herbst 2026 ein.

Single Vineyard Shiraz 2023
Der Ambassador ist das Beste, was ich von Haselgrove kenne. Ein sattes Bouquet nach reifer Kirsche, Blaubeeren; Cassis und etwas Zeder. Am Gaumen dann schon Schichten von Cassis, Blaubeeren ohne Ende (erinnert an JJ Hahn 1914 Block von der Frucht her), schön verwoben mit feinen Tanninen. Zur Zeit noch konzentriert wie ein Fond. Sehr edle Schokolade mit Johannisbeerfrucht blitzt auf. Geschmacklich hinter aller Frucht und hinter dem hochklassigen, unaufdringlichen Barrique eine fast fleischige Sattheit, wie eine Essenz von Beeren, dabei tief und ausdrucksvoll, klar und reintönig und zu jeder Zeit pures Vergnügen im Mund. Die edlen Tannine zeigen im Finale: wir können noch lange.

Flaschengröße (Liter): 0,75
Land: Australien
Weingut: Haselgrove
Region: Australien, McLaren Vale
Weinberg: Sourced from Haselgrove’s own Estate Haselgrove Vineyard, Block 4 Shiraz, McLaren Flat
Selected from block F04 planted in 1972. Soil is deep sand to sandy loam over clay. Very gentle north westerly aspect with East West row orientation allows more delicate characteristics to develop. Characteristics common to the sub region include blueberry fruit, some red fruit, plums and a subtle violet lift with elegant tannins.
Rebsorten: Shiraz
Barrique: Aged in new and second fill French oak hogsheads for 18 months.
Spraying in the Vineyard(s)? If so, what?: Yes – Schwefel und Kupfer
Use of Glyphosat (yes or no): No
Weinart: Rotwein
Verschluss: Diam-Kork
Alkohol % vol.: 14,5
Säure g/l: 6
Restzucker g/l: <1,5
pH: 3,49
Schwefel mg/l frei(total): 22(72)
Optimum drinking: bis 2038
Rebsorte: Shiraz
Allergene: Enthält Sulfite
Abfüller: Haselgrove Winery, 187 Sand Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171, Australia
Einführer umd verantwortlicher Lebensmittelunternehmer: Apell Weine, Martin Apell, Ahnatalstrasse 125, 34128 Kassel, Deutschland
Winemaking: Destemmed as whole berries to open fermenters, cold soaked for 3 days under inert gas cover, then fermented at 22-28 degrees and plunged 2 times a day with a gentle pumpover during peak ferment. On skins for 8 days before pressing to 1 and 2-year-old French oak Hogsheads. The batches are kept separate through maturation and after 18 months, barrels are individually selected to showcase the very best this block has to offer.

Barrique? Ja. Der Weine reifte ca. 18 Monate in einem Mix aus 2 Jahre alten/gebrauchten französischen Hogsheads, aus unterschiedlichen Wäldern und von unterschiedlichen Küfern.
Winemaker´s Comment: The Ambassador is sourced from our own vineyard, in the heart of McLaren Flat area. The defining feature of this site is the sandy soil, which produces wines of great fragrance and elegant structure. This is not typical McLaren Vale, which is often seen as a home for power and big structure. The parcels for our Ambassador Shiraz are idividually selected from the very best barrels. Carefull maturation and blending has produced a wine which is a true expression of the vintage. It has more finesse, with a savoury quality and with low oak impact allowing the wine to speak clearly.
Vintage: A later vintage with a cool and wet start fining up to later dry weather and evening ripening

Zum Essen: Eigentlich ein Solist, der die Bühne auch allein komplett ausfüllt. Aber wenn zum Essen, dann empfiehlt Haselgrove: Smoked leg of Lamb. Auch gut zum Veggieburger.

Meinungen (Auszüge):
mundusVini 2025: GRAND GOLD
95 Points - winepilot.com, Ken Gargett, March 2025
A single vineyard Shiraz, from vines planted back in 1972, just 3,150 bottles made and under diam, this is a tribute to Les Burdett – and as every cricket fan will know, he is the legendary curator of the Adelaide Oval. Blending of the various parcels from the vineyard took place after eighteen months maturation in one and two year old French oak hogsheads. Dark red in colour, the nose reveals spices, redcurrants, mocha, licorice, woodsmoke, well-handled oak, plums and cloves. Alluring fragrances throughout. This wine has energy and focus with good acidity and sleek tannins. Of medium weight, it will drink impressively for the next ten to twelve years.