2020 Eden Valley Shiraz

Vineyard

Planted in 1982 to the BVRC30 clone this Shiraz thrives on a silty sandy loam over red ironstone clay with schist at depth. At an altitude of 450m, a north-south row orientation and south facing slope this block provides the finesse you expect from Eden Valley with a surprising level of power.

Winemaking

Fruit was harvested in the cool of the morning to maintain vibrancy and elegance, then delivered to the winery where it was destemmed into an open-top fermenter. After ten days on skins, developing structure and complexity, the wine was basket-pressed before overnight settling and racking to seasoned French oak. 18 months maturation before blending and bottling in September 2021.

155 cases produced.

Nose – Blueberry, mulberries, slate, violets, mushrooms.
Palate – Grainy tannin structure throughout. Great fruit drive and length.