Sons of Eden Notus Grenache 2022

Description

Sons of Eden co-owners, Corey Ryan (“cut his teeth” as winemaker at Henschke for 10 years) winemaker and Simon Cowham (ex-viticulturist Yalumba) have come up trumps again!

NOTUS, the Greek God of the Southerly wind, is made from old vine Grenache. After basking in the warm summer climate of the Barossa Valley the vines welcome the arrival of the cooling Southerly wind which marks the transition from summer to autumn and so coincides with the last stage in the ripening process of Grenache.

100% Grenache.  Fruit comes from Trial Hill – Barossa Valley 95 year-old vines; Light Pass – Barossa Valley 60+ year-old vines and Vine Vale – Barossa Valley 60+ year-old vines. The Grenache was hand harvested and sorted to ensure only the best bunches were retained. The fruit was destemmed with the inclusion of 25% whole-bunch clusters into a selection of small closed-style, egg shaped fermenters. After a brief cold-soak period, the fruit was allowed to warm naturally to start fermentation. Both hand and foot plunged daily, helped to manage the temperature exchange and the overall extraction. After 25-days on skins the fermenters were pressed off to large oak barrels for a 6-month maturation. Prior to bottling the wine was racked to blend, naturally clarified and then bottled.

Bright ruby in colour, with an alluring bouquet of assorted wild berries, red licorice and a hint of confectionary. The palate is very seductive blending richness and roundness with vibrancy and dexterity. A modern style Barossa Grenache that is ideal for enjoyment upon release but with careful cellaring will mature beautifully for the medium term. 145% alc.

Medallion Winner (Best grenache) – Winewise Championship 2024
Trophy & Top Gold – Winewise Small Vigneron Awards 2023
94 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review “Deep purple-red colour, bright and youthful; the aroma is superbly intense and ripe, spicy and dark-cherry to cherry brandy aromas, a lick of oak adds an extra dimension, while the palate is intense and bold, long and ample, with excellent depth of flavour and abundant fine, supple tannins. Brandied cherry traces. Very impressive.”

93 Points, The Vintage Journal – Andrew Caillard MW & Angus Hughson “Medium-deep crimson, Intense raspberry, herb garden, aniseed aromas. Ripe and expressive wine with raspberry, strawberry fruits, lacy textures and fresh juicy acidity. Finishes chalky and minerally with a touch of mint.”

RRP $51  **Our Special price $37.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine**