2023 Agricola Ebenezer Shiraz

Sourced solely from the Hoffmann’s vineyards in Ebenezer, Callum Powell isn’t joking around with his fruit sources for his young Agricola label. The Hoffman family have been farming their land since the 1850’s, and their fruit is some of the most prized in the Barossa, supplying a bevy of cult producers in the region.

This wine has classic regional character; powerful, dense and full of intensity, yet showcases a lighter, lower alcohol side of the Barossa, and still, with a powerful tannic structure.

With a fine acid-line, brightness and energy, alongside classic Ebenezer boldness and black fruit, this is a gun Shiraz for the modern consumer.

95 points
"This is potent and rich, a kind of rustic charm to it all, yet levity and relaxed feel too. Strength exists in dusty tannins that wrap woody spices, sweet spices, toasty notes and a lavish array of ripe raspberry, dark plum, currants and choc-cherry. Lush, yet tension too. There’s a pleasing thickness here yet a lift as well. It’s really spice-laden is the message, I just feel that needs repeating, and geez, overall, it’s really interesting and good in that regard. Individual. Alongside, texture does plush, somewhat chewy, a dusty and clove-spiked profile lingering. A textural haven! Sheesh, so much on here. A feast! It’s great."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

95 points
"Shiraz sourced from the renowned Hoffmann vineyards in Ebenezer: Hoffmann 1888-1912 Dallwitz Old and Hoffmann 1951 Dimchurch Home Old for those wanting to geek out in the comfort of their homes. Deep crimson in the glass with a core of pure blackberry, black cherry and dark, plummy fruit with raspberry pip high-tones and hints of chocolate-dipped cherries, dark chocolate, olive tapenade and earth. There is a sense of compression and lushness to the fruit on the palate with tight, fine, kinetic tannins and plenty of energy as it sails over the tongue."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)