Description
Sons of Eden co-owners, Corey Ryan (“cut his teeth” as winemaker at Henschke for 10 yrs) winemaker and Simon Cowham (ex-viticulturist Yalumba) can do no wrong! Amazing old vine shiraz (1.5 tonne/acre) produced from their 50 plus year old vineyards in Moculta, Keyneton & Central Eden valley vineyard (500 meters above sea level gives cooler ripening season) produces shiraz with superb aromatics, intensity and finesse. 22 months in French oak ( 50% new) .. From the winemaker … The story behind the label: “A story that has intrigued us for years is the fable of the legendary founders of Ancient Rome, Romulus and Remus. These twins were abandoned at birth and reared by a she-wolf. Romulus murdered his twin in a fit of rage over the naming of Rome, the city which both had built. Legend presents Romulus as the stronger, more powerful of the brothers, while Remus was more refined, focussed and elegant. We believe the twins’ characterise the distinctive and unique flavours and attributes of Shiraz from the twin valleys – the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley.”
This is my favourite Sons wine because of its iron fist in a velvet glove character. Decant this wine for an hour or two or for the cellar. Beautifully polished wine..although built to last!
Deep garnet in colour with a complex red-cherry and blackcurrant aroma, underpinned by elements of dried spice and bay-leaf. A concentrated, fleshy and well structured palate, indicative of the moderate yielding but exceptional 2016 vintage. This wine will cellar well for many years to come. Optimum year 2028+
Reviews
“Seamless, plush and velvety, with layered ripe tannins, this is a tour de force that should grow into something very special with the passing years.’ 95 pts Ralph Kyte-Powell May 2019, The Real Review
“Wow. This has stunning depth and expressive, complex fragrance with a wealth of super ripe and rich plum aromas. The palate has fine, long tannins, carrying a very plush and detailed array of purple berries and plums. Spicy and glossy finish. June 2019” 96 points James Suckling
‘Accents of clove and roasted nut are the perfect foil to the core of dark-but-fresh fruit. Warm plum, redcurrant and blackberry flavours hold sure sway, the effect one of pure deliciousness. Firm, smoky tannin asserts the wine’s more serious side; in short, it has all bases covered.” 95 pts Campbell Mattinson, Halliday’s Wine Companion
Review on previous 2015 vintage: 97 Points & 5 Stars, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit “Alluring and engaging, this magnificent shiraz was made from grapes grown in the Moculta, Keyneton and Central Eden Valley districts; the ferment was hand plunged, and included 25% whole bunch. The gorgeous bouquet shows dark plum, blueberry compote, violet, olive and mixed spice aromas, leading to a concentrated palate that is finely textured and beautifully flowing. The wine has a firmer profile than Barossa Valley offerings, and has awesome line and length.”
**Limited last of vintage Our price $69.99**