Vintage
2021
ABV
14.8%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Our Single Block Koonunga Ancestor Vine Shiraz from the 2021 vintage comesfrom our Ancestor Shiraz block in Koonunga in the Northern reaches of theBarossa Valley. Now part of the extensive Hoffmann Family portfolio, thisblock was thought to have been planted in the 1860s or 1870s but no formalrecords exist.
The wine has all the hallmarks of a Northern Barossa Shiraz in an excellentseason - bright purple red hue, powerful black and blue fruits, full bodied, thedense fruit balanced by abundant natural tannins. An incredible wine from awonderful season. The ancestor vines made the most of the season. This wineis well integrated already but has ample tannin to carry it forward for manyyears to come. A cellaring special!
Winemaker's Bio
Andrew has been making globally recognised wines since 1995. He has an impressive 30 vintages under his belt, with 22 of these in senior winemaking roles.
He has played a major role in developing a number of successful businesses from infancy; most notably as General Manager and Winemaker for Torbreck Vineyards, and Founding Partner and Senior Winemaker for Murray Street Vineyards, both located in the renowned north west region of Barossa Valley.
Andrew joined forces with Brett Hayes from inception in 2014 to develop a portfolio of exceptional, small-batch wines from the Barossa Valley under the Hayes Family Wines label. Significantly, Hayes Family Wines has enjoyed a five star rating from the James Halliday Wine Companion since its inception; an impressive endorsement from Australia’s most recognised wine guide.
