Izway Don Shiraz 2017

Old vines, new energy—Barossa Shiraz with serious charisma.

The 2017 Don Shiraz is Izway’s tribute to both place and people. Sourced from Adrian Hoffmann’s revered Dimchurch vineyard in Ebenezer—planted in 1950—it’s a single-site expression that channels the deep roots and complex soils of the northern Barossa into a wine of vibrancy and gravitas. ‘The Don’ name isn’t just a nod to hierarchy—it’s about honouring the quiet authority of a grower whose fruit consistently delivers power, detail and longevity.

The 2017 vintage was cooler than usual, with gentle ripening that coaxed out freshness, texture and lifted aromatics. Bright red fruit, cranberry, musk and spice dominate up front, but the wine’s depth reveals itself slowly—star anise, velvet tannins and a fine thread of oak add structure and intrigue. This is Barossa Shiraz with both muscle and finesse.

Drink it young after a decant, or give it 10–20 years to uncoil in the cellar. Best served with charred meats, mushroom ragù or a spiced lamb shoulder.