Long with a flirtatious spiciness that gains momentum through to close, I had this open for four nights and it didn't miss a beat.
A new label across the tasting bench at Qwine HQ, Hobbs have been practicing organic and biodynamic principles for the last 20 years.
An Amarone style with the fruit semi-dried to concentrate the flavours, the brief was nailed producing a wine of density and a good whack of oak, a result of twelve months in French oak. But over a few days they balanced each other out. A touch of sultana can be seen from the semi-dry racking, but the attractive perfume of dried flowers and a suggestion of violets cannot be denied. Dark plums fill the mouth with some beef stock sliding in. Cola and chocolate add interest too. It's one of those cool night, sip slow kinda wines. If you like them rich and generous, add this to your black book.
Drink to ten years+
93/100
Region: Barossa
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