2023 Hobbs Barossa Ranges 1905 Shiraz

World-Class Barossa Shiraz - Historic Vineyard • Immense Depth

97 Points – Wine Orbit | 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 94 Points – Wine Pilot

RRP $170 | Your Price $120
Historic Vineyard • Immense Depth • World-Class Barossa Shiraz

“From vines planted in 1905, this is a monumental Shiraz — profound, complex and beautifully sculpted. A wine of heritage, purity and sheer Barossa power.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Opaque black-purple with a radiant, glass-staining core — a hallmark of old-vine density and concentration.

Aroma:
Intense and deeply layered aromatics of blackberry, mulberry and dark plum, interwoven with licorice, cocoa, cracked pepper, violet florals and charry French oak.
A rich, brooding nose that unfolds continually with air.

Palate:
Pure old-vine power.
The 1905 Shiraz bursts onto the palate with black fruit intensity, plush texture and remarkable amplitude.
Expect waves of:

• blackberry and black cherry

• dark chocolate and espresso

• allspice, anise, and crushed rock minerality

• subtle savoury earth from ancient Barossa soils

The tannins are fine, structural and beautifully integrated, supporting the wine’s richness without dominating it.
The palate is broad yet balanced — big flavour with classical shape.

Finish:
Long, deep and authoritative, tapering with dark fruit, spice and graphite-like mineral length.
A finish worthy of its old-vine pedigree.

Critical Acclaim

• 97 Points – Wine Orbit
  “Stunning depth and harmony. A superbly concentrated Shiraz with incredible presence.”

• 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Old-vine richness delivered with finesse. A wine of detail, structure and exceptional drive.”

• 94 Points – Wine Pilot
  “Big, bold and beautifully layered. A commanding wine with serious cellaring potential.”

Heritage & Vineyard

The ‘1905’ Shiraz is sourced from Barossa Ranges vines planted over 115 years ago.
These ancient, low-yielding vines produce fruit of extraordinary intensity and natural concentration, making this one of Hobbs’ flagship wines.

Minimal intervention winemaking preserves purity and vineyard character, letting the old vines speak with clarity and force.

Food Pairings

• Slow-roasted beef rib

• Wagyu rump cap

• Lamb shanks with rosemary & red wine jus

• Hard aged cheeses

Why We Love It

The 2023 Hobbs ‘1905’ Shiraz is a celebration of Barossa heritage — old-vine power with modern polish.
It’s rich, complex and deeply expressive, standing proudly among Australia’s elite Shiraz offerings.

At $120, this is astonishing value for a wine of this pedigree, depth and acclaim.
One for the collectors, the connoisseurs and anyone who loves Barossa with serious presence.