The oddity of Sami-Odi (port shaped bottle, blend of vintages) is no longer new, so the obvious question is, how good is the wine?
The ten dots on this bottle of the 2016 Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah represent the first 10 years of this venture. Grapes come from some of the oldest plots (more than 100 years) of the famous Hoffmann vineyard in Ebenezer and some newer plantings next door by winemaker Fraser McKinley.
On the nose, this wine does not give much away (or maybe it's just me). On the palate, this is quite an aromatic wine, with pure blackberry fruit and an elegant mouthfeel. There is a mocca note in this full-bodied wine. It is still quite fresh and lively, with fine grained tannins. the finish is medium to long.
This wine is not overly complex, but well made. The Hoffmann vineyard often delivers blockbuster wines, but this one can appeal to people looking for lifted Shiraz as much as traditional Barossa drinkers. I can drink more than a glass of this.
Score: 94/+++
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my dad loves this brand so much. He currently lives in Taiwan, so i brought a bottle for him last Chinese New Year!
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