COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Eisenstone Wines
REGION
Barossa Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Eisenstone Hoffmann Ebenezer Shiraz 2021 is a single-vineyard expression from the historic Hoffmann Dallwitz Vineyard in the Ebenezer sub-region of the Barossa Valley. Founded by Stephen Cook, Eisenstone Wines focuses exclusively on premium Shiraz from this region, aiming to highlight sub-regional terroir. The vineyard features ancient vines, some over 70 years old, planted in rich ironstone and deep red clay soils. The wine's name, 'Eisenstone,' reflects the German heritage of the Barossa and the ironstone soils of the vineyard. Stephen Cook, with a background in biochemistry and winemaking, established Eisenstone in 2018 to craft wines that express the unique characteristics of Barossa Valley Shiraz.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€105
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Name 'Eisenstone' means 'iron stone' in German, referencing the vineyard's soil and settler heritage.
Fact 02
Vines at the Hoffmann Dallwitz Vineyard were planted between 1888 and 1912.
Fact 03
Production is limited, with the 2021 vintage yielding only 2,400 individually numbered bottles.
Fact 04
Winemaker Stephen Cook has over 20 years of winemaking experience.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Eisenstone Hoffmann Ebenezer Shiraz 2021 is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes are sourced from ancient vines at the Hoffmann Dallwitz Vineyard. Fermentation occurs in small batches, with minimal handling of the wine prior to bottling. The wine is not cold stabilized or filtered. It is aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Production volumes are typically limited, with the 2021 vintage yielding 2,400 individually numbered bottles.
