2015 Hentley Farm Clos Otto Shiraz 750ml

Overview

Clos Otto is a single-vineyard Shiraz created in honour of Otto Kasper, whose distinctive planting established one of Hentley Farm’s most important vineyard parcels. First released in 2005, Clos Otto has become a flagship expression of Barossa Valley Shiraz, recognised with the Barossa Trust Mark in 2016 and included in Langton’s Classification in 2019.

Vineyard

Otto Kasper planted this Shiraz parcel with a north–south orientation on shallow red clay loam over red plastic clay. The site enjoys long, even sunlight and a favourable microclimate, contributing to the wine’s complex aromatic profile, concentrated fruit and refined tannin structure.

Winemaking

Individual estate parcels were machine-harvested, destemmed and crushed, then open-fermented with cultured yeast. The wine spent eight days on skins before maturation in French oak, 70% new, for 22 months, with the parcels blended after six months in oak.

Critic Reviews

97 Points — James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion
“Individual estate parcels, machine-harvested, destemmed and crushed, open-fermented with cultured yeast, 8 days on skins, matured in French oak (70% new) for 22 months, blended after 6 months in oak. An exotic bouquet with new shoe leather and a sprinkle of sultry spices, the full-bodied palate with supple blackberry fruits to the fore and an underlay of integrated French oak. There is a finesse to the overall texture, structure and flavour that is remarkable.”
Tasted 29 March 2017

96 Points — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Tasted September 2018

James Suckling
“Very complex aromas of meat, spices, leaves and dark berries follow through to a full body, tight and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. This needs time to open, but there is a lot happening in the bottle. Drink in 2019.”
Tasted June 2017

Specifications

• Vintage: 2015
• Producer: Hentley Farm
• Wine: Clos Otto Shiraz
• Grape Variety: Shiraz
• Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
• Alcohol: 14.8%
• Fermentation: Open fermentation with cultured yeast; 8 days on skins
• Maturation: 22 months in French oak
• Oak: 70% new French oak
• Wine Style: Still Red Wine
• Drinking Window: To 2045
• Bottle Size: 750ml