JJ HAHN Western Ridge 1975 Planting Shiraz 2021 Bottle

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IN BRIEF
JJ Hahn Western Ridge 1975 Planting Shiraz is an exceptional wine that showcases the remarkable quality of fruit from the Western Ridge vineyard. Rated 95 points by James Halliday's Wine Companion, this Shiraz presents a rich and brooding character, revealing a savoury depth with hints of ironstone, spice, and earth. Crafted by the talented Rolf Binder, the wine boasts a lovely texture supported by chocolatey tannins and a wealth of latent power beneath its dark fruit surface. Its balance and complexity indicate significant cellaring potential, allowing it to evolve beautifully over the years. With an estimated drink date of 2035, this Shiraz is perfect for those who appreciate a structured wine that offers both richness and finesse.

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JAMES HALLIDAY'S WINE COMPANION 95 points
Rolf Binder knows Western Ridge fruit well. I did a vintage with him in 2015 and spent my time looking after the red ferments and avoiding the massive brown snake in the marc pile. Here, Rolf serves up a rich, broody rendition of that Western Ridge fruit, savoury in stature and flecked with hints of ironstone, spice and earth. There is a lovely texture supported by chocolatey tannins and plenty of latent horsepower beneath the dark-fruited surface. Some excellent cellaring potential here. Drink 2035

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ABOUT THE PRODUCER
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:Founded in 1997, JJ Hahn is a distinguished winery that embodies the rich heritage of the Hahn family, who were among the early settlers in South Australia. Johann Christian Hahn and his wife Maria arrived from Prussia in 1839, ultimately settling in the Barossa Valley in 1845, where they purchased fertile land in the Siegersdorf-Dorrien area. Their commitment to agriculture introduced mixed farming, with the first vines planted in 1914 by Hermann Hahn, marking the family's deep-seated connection to viticulture.

Over the decades, grape growing became the Hahn family's way of life, culminating in a full vineyard by the 1970s. In 1997, James and Jackie Hahn ventured into winemaking, collaborating with esteemed Barossa winemaker Rolf Binder, leading to the creation of JJ Hahn wines. The brand quickly gained recognition, with standout releases such as the 1914 and 1918 Shiraz earning noteworthy accolades for their depth and quality.

In 2010, the Hahns retired, and Rolf Binder took on co-ownership, overseeing vineyard management and winemaking. As of 2023, Thomas White, who has been crafting the wines since 2021, has taken the reins of the business. Under his guidance and Rolf’s mentorship, JJ Hahn continues to celebrate its legacy while producing exceptional wines that capture the essence of the Barossa Valley's terroir.