Adrian is a sixth generation born & bred Barossan, with ancestry on both sides of his family tracing back to Silesia.

After years of helping in the family vineyard during school holidays, when he graduated from high school, he vowed to never go into a vineyard again.  But nevertheless he gradually was drawn back to the family vineyard, 80% shiraz, which included some precious pre-1910 plantings.

Utilising traditional methods learnt from his Grandfather combined with knowledge he gained from his peers, Adrian became a successful Barossa grape grower.

Adrian, along with his wife April and their three children, hopes to continue the Hoffmann family tradition of producing premium grapes that go into some of the best wine the Barossa has to offer for many generations to come.

In 1996, Adrian received the Young Citizen of the Year from the Kapunda District Council for his youth work and service to local sporting bodies.

In 1999, he became the inaugural Young Ambassador for the Barossa, representing the region at numerous functions.

In 2001, he was named Young Citizen of the Year by the Barossa Council for his continued involvement within the Barossa community and particularly his role as Young Ambassador and his work on the Barossa Vintage Festival Committee.

Adrian is a member of the Agriculture Bureau of SA Koonunga Branch, the Barossa Viticultural Technical Group and, more recently, the Barossa Grape and Wine Association Steering Committee and Grapes Barossa.

He was the first recipient of the Barossa Young Viticulturist Fellowship Award in 2006.

Adrian has been on the organising committee for the Barossa Vintage Festival for the 2001, 2003 and 2005 Vintage Festivals and was Chairperson of the 2007 Festival.

He has been a Board member of the Barossa Wine and Tourism Association since 2005 and been actively involved in promoting Brand Barossa.

The Barons of Barossa welcome Adrian's passion for tradition and his commitment to the Barossa Wine Industry.