EISENSTONE HOFFMANN Vyd EBENEZER SHIRAZ 2019

Eisenstone
Hoffmann Vineyard Ebenezer Shiraz SV 902
2019

Deep and intense color and a complex flavor profile. On the nose, it exhibits a range of dark fruit aromas, including blackberry, black cherry, and plum, which are complemented by spicy notes of black pepper and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with a firm tannin structure that provides excellent ageing potential. The flavours are concentrated yet refined, showcasing the subtle nuances of the vineyard’s unique terroir.

VARIETIES: Shiraz, Grapes were sourced from 70+ year old vines at Adrian Hoffmann’s vineyard at Ebenezer in the northern end of the Barossa Valley
REGION: Australia / South Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley
PRODUCTION: Only 1,600 bottles produced, each individually numbered
AGEING: Matured in 50% new French oak for 18 months prior to bottling
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 20+ years
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
FITS TO: Best with grilled or roasted meaty dishes such as Hamburgers, Roast Beef, Steak, Lamb, Venison, Wild Boar, or even strong / hard cheeses such as cheddar
CRITICS SCORES: 95/Angus Hughson – Wine Pilot, 95/Andrew Graham – Oz Wine Review, 94/Mike Bennie – Wine Business Magazine, 93/Huon Hooke – The Real Review

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Barossa Valley Shiraz | Range | Eisenstone Wines

Celebrating the rich German heritage of the Barossa Valley, the name Eisenstone comes from a blend of the German word for iron – Eisen and the English – Stone. Our name celebrates the Ironstone soils in which the vines grow and the stone used by the original German settlers to build much of the famous Barossa buildings that still stand to this very day. Our aim is to establish ourselves as specialists of Barossa Valley shiraz, the icon variety of the Barossa Valley which is recognised worldwide. Within the Valley there are a number of recognised sub regions that vary in climate and soil type and bring out subtle differences in the variety.

Eisenstone creator and winemaker Stephen Cook secures special parcels of grapes from the ‘western ranges’ of the famous Barossa Valley which are renowned for producing fuller bodied, powerful wines with amazing depth of flavour and exceptional aging ability to make his wines released under the Eisenstone label. Limited volumes of each wine are produced in any given vintage, each individually numbered.

Single Vineyard Ebenezer Shiraz – Terrior
Ebenezer is one of the warmest and driest of the subregions. However, the region is one of the highest and furthest from the sea making for cooler winters and a shorter growing season. The soils are predominantly ironstone over fine red clays.

Single Vineyard Ebenezer Shiraz – The wines
The wines from this region are known for their ageing ability. They tend to be bigger and more robust than regions to the south and flavours tend to be in the riper spectrum of fruitcake, plum and mulberry.