Single-vineyard Barossa history in a bottle. North by Adrian Hoffmann 2018 is his personal expression of North Barossa Shiraz – drawn from the legendary Dallwitz Block, where vines planted between the late 1800s and early 1900s still stand. This first release comes from just two barrels: one from 100-year-old Shiraz vines and one from 30-year-old cuttings taken from those centenarian vines. The result is a wine of immense concentration and presence. Inky and deeply coloured, it delivers layers of raspberry coulis, black plum, red gravel, pink peppercorn, pan drippings, roasted meats and roses. The palate is viscous yet perfectly balanced, long, and saturated with flavour, finishing with powerful but beautifully shaped tannins. Fermented in small open fermenters with a cold soak and gentle daily pump-overs, then matured for five years in new French oak before a further 12 months in bottle, this is an unapologetically serious Barossa Shiraz built for the long haul. Production is tiny and the story is pure Hoffmann: vineyard first, vintage expression, and next-level viticulture. Vineyard: Dallwitz Block, Ebenezer – Northern Barossa Valley Vines: One barrel from 100-year-old vines; one barrel from 30-year-old cuttings Style: Iconic, powerful, single-vineyard Shiraz Oak: 5 years in new French oak, then 12 months in bottle Alcohol: 16.3% ABV Production: 696 x 750mL bottles and 24 x 1500mL magnums Food pairing: Slow-cooked beef ribs, wagyu steak, venison, or truffle-rich dishes Scroll down for further information about this wine.
