Global Wine & Spirits Awards (GWA)
- Wine
- Ghammer Reserve Shiraz
- Wine vintage
- 2022
- Award year
- 2024
- Award
- GWA 99 PTS; medal level: Platinum
- Score
- 99 Points
GHAMMER Classic Collection
Ghammer Reserve Shiraz
GHAMMER Reserve Shiraz is made from 100% Shiraz grown in Limestone Coast, South Australia. It uses A+ grade fruit from vines over 40 years old and is matured for 12–14 months in French oak. The wine combines ripe fruit with vanilla and toasted notes, a full body, fine tannins and a long finish. The supplied records list a 99-point Platinum award from GWA and a 99-point IWTA result. It is positioned for premium business dining, important gifting occasions and collectors.
- Brand
- GHAMMER
- Collection
- GHAMMER Classic Collection
- Type
- Dry Red Wine
- Volume
- 750ml
- Alcohol
- 15.3%vol
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
- Grape variety
- Shiraz
- Blend
- 100% Shiraz
- Vine age
- 40+ years
Winery / Producer
- Winery
- GHAMMER Wine Estate
- Location
- South Australia
- Producer
- GHAMMER WINE ESTATE PTY LTD
- Bottled by / Produced by
- Produced by GHAMMER WINE ESTATE PTY LTD
- Producer address
- Unit 3, 206 Greenhill Road, Eastwood SA 5063, Australia
- Winery website
- https://www.ghammerwinery.com/
Winemaking
- Harvest
- Hand-picked
- Fermentation
- Traditional, natural winemaking with basket pressing, wild yeast and malolactic fermentation, with reduced intervention.
- Oak
- French oak
- Oak ageing
- 12–14 months
- Additional winemaking information
- Selected A+ grade grapes from vines over 40 years old in the winery vineyards of Limestone Coast, South Australia.
Tasting Profile
- Aroma
- Ripe fruit interwoven with vanilla and toasted notes.
- Palate
- Full-bodied and structured, with fine, layered tannins, ripe fruit, vanilla and toasted notes, followed by a long finish.
- Body
- Full-bodied.
- Tannin / Acidity
- Fine tannins with balanced acidity and clear structure.
- Serving temperature
- 16—18°C
- Decanting
- Rest for 15–30 minutes after opening; adjust according to the wine’s condition.
- Food pairing
- Pasta, beef, lamb, barbecue, red meats and dishes with mild spice.
Awards & Scores
Award examples are supplied for the listed wines and do not represent every award for the range.
International Wine Tasting Awards (IWTA)
- Wine
- Ghammer Reserve Shiraz
- Wine vintage
- 2022
- Award
- Masters of Wine Selection, International Wine Professionals’ Selection・Gold Medal
- Score
- 99 Points
Sales Markets
- Confirmed sales countries
- China; Australia
- Key markets
- China market; Australia market
- On sale in Australia
- Yes
- On sale in China
- Yes
- Main channels
- JD.com in China; Dan Murphy’s, Liquorland and Rocks Portland in Australia; other authorised distributors.
Brand Relationship
- Australian brand entity
- GHAMMER WINE ESTATE PTY LTD
- ACN
- 607 093 701
- ABN
- 37 607 093 701
- Relationship to GHAMMER
- GHAMMER Classic Collectionflagship product
- Mainland China operator
- 上海金锤万两品牌管理有限公司
- Importer
- 上海金锤万两品牌管理有限公司
- Importer address
- 上海市嘉定区鹤望路 601 号 2 层 212-16 室
- Overseas manufacturer registration
- CAUS23012406070506
Consumer FAQs
Who is this wine suitable for, and is it suitable for beginners?
This is a flagship-style wine for drinkers who enjoy a full body, fine tannins and layered complexity. It is also positioned for premium business dining, important gifts and collecting. For complete beginners, the supplied product notes recommend starting with the Little Hammer range first.
Is this wine worth buying? How is the value, and is it better for personal drinking or gifting?
The product notes cite 100% Limestone Coast Shiraz, vines over 40 years old, 12–14 months in French oak, a 99-point Platinum GWA record and a 99-point IWTA record. It is positioned as a premium wine for business dining and high-specification gifting.
What does this wine taste like? Is it sweet, acidic or tannic, and is it easy to drink?
It is a dry red and not sweet. The wine is full-bodied, with fine, layered tannins and ripe fruit, vanilla and toasted notes. Decanting briefly or pairing it with red meat can make the texture feel smoother and the aromatic layers more expressive.