A deep-coloured German red grape bred in the 1950s.
History
Dornfelder was bred in 1955 at the Weinsberg research institute in Germany and became one of the country's most planted reds, valued for its colour and easy, fruity style.
Dornfelder in Australia
Dornfelder is very rare in Australia, with only small plantings.
Tasting notes
Deep in colour and medium-bodied with soft tannins. Expect black cherry, plum and blackberry.