Kaesler

Old Bastard Barossa Valley Shiraz

9.192 ratings

9.325 pro ratings

Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia

Shiraz

Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.1

Limited notes from my 70th birthday lunch. From Jeroboam. A full bodied old vine Shiraz from the Barossa. A plush palate with black plummy fruits.

Limited notes from my 70th birthday lunch. From Jeroboam. A full bodied old vine Shiraz from the Barossa. A plush palate with black plummy fruits.

Nov 19th, 2022

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2004

Vintage 2004

Sep 18th, 2020

Weijie Shi (Jay)

9.4

This needs aging. Northern Rhône style. Full of elegance.

This needs aging. Northern Rhône style. Full of elegance.

Jul 13th, 2019

9.6

Langtons Outstanding category. Another Barossa Shiraz based on very old vines, in this case planted around 1893. Again, no detailed notes but it was lush with velvety tannins. Bottom line delicious.

Langtons Outstanding category. Another Barossa Shiraz based on very old vines, in this case planted around 1893. Again, no detailed notes but it was lush with velvety tannins. Bottom line delicious.

Sep 19th, 2018

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Thanks to Reid for all his time today and hosting such a great bottle tasting and 2017 tank tasting. Reid is salt of the earth, a humble Winemaker and gentleman. This is their Flagship wine " "Old Bastard." The fruits are very ruby and elegant as well as smooth as all get out. Another one to cellar and have it in 3, 7 and 10 years. From the 135 year old vines featured in the photo.

Thanks to Reid for all his time today and hosting such a great bottle tasting and 2017 tank tasting. Reid is salt of the earth, a humble Winemaker and gentleman. This is their Flagship wine " "Old Bastard." The fruits are very ruby and elegant as well as smooth as all get out. Another one to cellar and have it in 3, 7 and 10 years. From the 135 year old vines featured in the photo.

Apr 4th, 2017

9.2

Boom. It's been a while. Great stuff for 120yr old vines. Inky blackberry syrup, good acidity, balanced oak.

Boom. It's been a while. Great stuff for 120yr old vines. Inky blackberry syrup, good acidity, balanced oak.

Mar 12th, 2017

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.1

Better than usual, less new oak (35%)

Better than usual, less new oak (35%)

Dec 8th, 2016

8.9

Needs more time. Rating reflection should improve

Needs more time. Rating reflection should improve

Dec 5th, 2016

9.5

Young but had a great future.

Young but had a great future.

Oct 14th, 2016

9.7

The rare Aussie wine that "goes upward" on the finish instead of going away. Fantastic stuffing and depth

The rare Aussie wine that "goes upward" on the finish instead of going away. Fantastic stuffing and depth

Apr 2nd, 2016