Lagrein is not a variety seen as a flagship for any winemakers in
Australia that I know of – not until now. Marcus Hofer of Hofer Family
Wines has put a stake firmly in the ground to buck that trend. Focused on Italian varieties out of the Fleurieu
Peninsula, Lagrein is his ‘main bag’ as he puts it.
Charcoal and lead pencil, lifted purple fruit with some pretty blue
flower and violet aromas. Quite moody, plum compote seizes control in the
mouth. It's weighty and dense. Firm with a vice like grip, dark chocolate
chips away. Oak has some influence - just enough to be seen. A puff of cocoa
tannins kicks in before a sapping dryness to close.
Slow cooked meals would eat this.
89/100
Region: Langhorne Creek
RRP: $28
Source: Sample
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