Technical Analysis
Launched in 1999, as a shared desire to showcase the Hahn family’s legacy of grape growing from a wonderful collection of Barossa old vine vineyards held in the family for generations.
Tasting note
Dense ruby and purple colours shine through a glass that has a heady aromatic profile of ripe plums, coffee, and bitter chocolate. Richly fruited with plums and mulberry notes, a deep undertone of black earth brings some savoury notes whilst sweeter oak nuances linger in the core. Tannins are gentle and guide it to a good length.
Vintage conditions
The 2021 vintage in the Barossa Valley was an exceptional one, with quality across the board. The growing season was characterized by mild temperatures and good rainfall, which resulted in close-to-average crops. The cool weather also helped to preserve acidity, which is essential for making long-lived wines. Shiraz is the star of the show in 2021, with wines showing great density of colour and flavour. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, and the wines have a lovely balance of fruit and acid.
Vinification details
Harvested before dawn, 100% whole berry ferment in traditional open fermenters for approximately 10 days. Pressed to tank to finish ferment before being transferred to seasoned USA and French oak hogsheads for approximately 14 months. The final wine was blended and bottled un-fined and unfiltered.
AWARDS
Halliday: 90 pts
James Suckling: 92 pts
Technical Analysis
Launched in 1999, as a shared desire to showcase the Hahn family’s legacy of grape growing from a wonderful collection of Barossa old vine vineyards held in the family for generations.
Tasting note
A full-flavoured classic is the promise behind the very deep brick red colour. Notes of tea leaf, cedar, sweet berries, spice, and hints of vanilla aromas fill the glass. Ripe black forest fruits and spice are balanced by rounded tannins and seamless structure. The medium-bodied palate reflects the nose with flavours of cedar, stewed fruit and cigar box. Finer, soft tannins. A pleasant lingering finish with restrained oak notes and some mocha and tobacco. The wine has a fresh, vibrant palate with good depth of flavour and nice layering of fruit. A very drinkable wine that leaves you wanting more
Vinification details
The grapes are hand and machine harvested from Binder Estate Shiraz vineyards with average age of 30 years. Each parcel of grapes is crushed and fermented in open fermenters using pumpovers and heading down boards to maximise flavour extraction. The fermentation is completed in tank before the wine is racked to barrel. The wine is aged in a selection of older French (50%) and American (50%) oak for 18 months before final blending and bottling.
