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A wine named after Samuel Hoffmann, a master potter and craftsman who settled on our property in 1848.
Varietal: 100% Merlot.
Region: Rowland Flat, Barossa Valley.
Vineyard and Vinification:
The vineyard was planted on the property in 1989 and trained on 5 foot high single wire trellis system to maximise
ripening the fruit. Merlot vines are grafted onto two varieties of rootstocks and now yield between 3 to 5 tonnes per
acre depending on the season. The grapes from 18 year old vines were picked at optimum maturity for sugar and flavour in
late April at 14.8°Baume. After temperature controlled fermentation, hand plunging and basket pressing, the wine was matured
in a combination of various aged Nevers and Vosgues hogsheads for 15 months.
Tasting Notes:
Named after Samuel Hoffmann, a master Potter who settled on our property in 1848.
Deep crimson in colour with browning edges. The seductive nose of dark cherries, cinnamon fruitcake and smoky oak draw you into
the ripe red currant and spicy flavours. Fine-grain tannins, viscosity and a long, sweet finish feature in this wine.
Alcohol: 14.8% v/v.
Cellar: now to 10 years.
Closure: Mostly screw cap, some cork.
Plus Gold, Silver and 5 Bronze awards from
small winemakers shows
Limited quantities of the 1998-2002 vintages also available.
