# Eisenstone Hoffmann Ebenezer Shiraz (2021)

- **Producer:** Eisenstone Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Shiraz
- **Region:** Barossa Valley, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €105
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black pepper, black plum, blackberry, cedar, chocolate, vanilla, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Name 'Eisenstone' means 'iron stone' in German, referencing the vineyard's soil and settler heritage.
- Vines at the Hoffmann Dallwitz Vineyard were planted between 1888 and 1912.
- Production is limited, with the 2021 vintage yielding only 2,400 individually numbered bottles.
- Winemaker Stephen Cook has over 20 years of winemaking experience.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins bind with proteins in the meat, softening the wine and enhancing the savory flavors of the food. The wine's concentration can stand up to robust flavors and cooking methods like grilling and roasting.

## 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.