Ben Glaetzer named as a Wine Personality of the Year 2005 by Parker

When I look at the winemaker behind some of my favorite Australian wines, the name Ben Glaetzer seems to come up frequently.  From a winemaking family dating back to the late 19th century, he has shown an exquisite talent for accessing fabulous vineyards and turning out world-class wines from old vine Shiraz and Grenache.  His Amon-Ra is one of the great new wines of Australia, made with power as well as elegance.  He has also produced compelling wines under his own winery name, Glaetzer, and under the Mitolo label.  This is a serious talent who has exploded on the wine scene with a brilliant array of wines.