The Blending of noble varieties to us has always and will continue to offer great potential for complexity and depth of characters. Like blending and matching food the very essence of finding the ideal varietals and blending the right percentage of each variety based on the vintage year brings a style and consistency. Integration of these individual varietal aspects offers flavour profiles not found by the use of a single variety. The Soul of Blending.
The plains of Ebenezer have yielded small crops of intensely flavoured Shiraz grapes for many years - and the Hoffmann’s have been a part of the local northern ground landscape of the Barossa Valley for 6 generations. So typical of this little patch of grape paradise, it shows the concentration and weight of tannin expected from this patch of ground. Dark black and blue fruit, a big spicy smile, subtle French oak that compliments the spicy notes and a finish that goes on and on. Firm and fleshy, full flavoured and friendly. Cellar for years to come if you want, or dive in now and see the brightness of youth.
The 1953 Orlando Barossa Cabernet, oh what a wine, and it is like minded wines that the four of us have enjoyed over the years that inspires us to make wines that live and develop in the Cellar. In a day and age of instant gratification it is our intention to ensure wines like this can and will reward those of you that love to invest time and patience into your wines. We trust that the Soul Growers Cellar Dweller will be one of those wines that will offer you a Soulful “oh what a wine” experience.
Eden Valley is the soul of Riesling renowned for its intensity, depth of flavour and age worthiness. Our first release Riesling, from a single vineyard just outside of the township of Eden Valley, is no exception and will reward cellaring for years to come but can be enjoyed when it is young, fresh and crisp. Classic Eden Valley!
“Fresh, lifted with lemon/lime characters following onto a lively palate finishing fresh and crisp”
Eden Valley is the soul of Riesling renowned for its intensity, depth of flavour and age worthiness. Our Single Vineyard Riesling is grown just outside the township of Eden Valley, is no exception and will reward with cellaring for years to come but can be enjoyed when it is young, fresh and crisp. Classic Eden Valley! “Fresh, lifted with lemon/lime characters following onto a lively palate finishing fresh and crisp”
Fresh, lively, strawberries, lifted and full of flavour – Rose at its best. Made from both Cinsault and Grenache in the Saignee method of bleeding off the skins and then cool fermented to dryness. This wine is dedicated to the soul mates we have in our life – without them life would be very different.
The fore fathers of the region had either a grand vision, or simple luck to plant Shiraz in the Barossa. It’s been and continues to be the very essence of our region today and will remain an iconic variety representing some of the oldest vineyards and highest pedigree wines that adorns many of the fine cellars and wine lists of the world. The very Soul of the region.
2018 Soul Growers Serendipity Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir
Soul Growers Serendipity Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir – a chance discovery , soft, alluring, aromatic, gentle with a touch of earthiness.
The very Soul of discovery – we accidentally stumbled across this little block of Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, secreted away from the road side and hidden within a gully. A chance meeting with the grower and here we are now – just a handful of barrels were crafted - open fermented, basket pressed and traditionally aged in very old French casks. Designed to be enjoyed now or with a touch more cellaring, this gem will make any gamey dish sing. Serendipity is the chance discovery of something lovely, where before there was nothing. Some accidents were just waiting to happen…
Persistence perfectly describes Grenache in the Barossa Valley. Having persevered as the workhorse variety it is often used in blending and often undervalued but in exceptional years it is truly world class. 2016 is one of those years and marks the fourth release of our Persistence Grenache which is sure to enrich your Soul!
