Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah 2023
Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah 2023

Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah 2023

Cellar or drinkRed wineAustralia98 points - James Halliday's Wine CompanionCorkNew release

Barossa Shiraz, but make it next level 🍷🔥 

If you know Sami-Odi, you know this isn’t your average Barossa Shiraz. The 2023 Hoffmann Dallwitz is all about old vines, tiny yields, and serious depth—think intense dark fruit, florals, spice, and an almost weightless finesse. 

Sourced from the legendary Hoffmann Dallwitz vineyard, this is Barossa terroir at its best—pure, expressive, and made in ridiculously small quantities. The kicker? It’s already near impossible to find. 

In fact, here’s where it gets wild: over 30,000 people are on the waitlist for this wine, yet only around 2,000 allocations are offered each year. It’s the ultimate supply and demand story—and with its price reflecting the demand, it’s no wonder it’s now officially a Classified (Second Growth) on Langton’s Classification. 

Drink now, or cellar? If you can resist the temptation, this one’s got serious aging potential. But honestly… good luck holding onto it. 

5328 bottles were filled.

Drink window,2027 to 2040
Type,Red Wine
Varietals,Syrah
Vintage,2023
ABV,14.4%
Country,Australia
Region,Barossa Valley
Sub region,South Australia
Bottle size,750ml
Bottle closure,Cork

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Flavour & structure
Black fruitSpice & pepperFine tanninsLong finish
Food pairing
Red meatSteak & BBQ

What the experts say about this wine

Fraser McKinley has nailed the cooler 2023 vintage with his Hoffmann Dallwitz release. It's essential; as in it presents itself as a pure essence of northern Barossa syrah with the characteristic Ebenezer compression and a sense of detail that only comes with an obsession for site expression and the craft of gentle winemaking. It's concentrated and presents with impressive fruit density, but there's a beautiful energy and freshness to its form. As always, the fruit is pure and perfectly poised; black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and blue fruits. The cut of spice is deep and exotic, floral flecks and raspberry pip lift, a glimpse of dried herbs, dried meats and violets in the rear-view mirror with an earthen overtone with compact, powdery tannins as the wine fades out. Superb.