Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz 2020

A$45.00

Availability
Out of stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Eden Valley, Australia
Rating
97 points

Description

Established in 2000, Sons of Eden is intimately involved in all aspects of crafting wines of unquestionable quality, from the vineyard right through to the bottle.

Varieties that the Barossa produces to a world standard are hand-picked from 30 unique vineyard sites and handled through Sons of Eden’s minimal intervention small-batch winery. As a result, the wines have a strong sense of individuality. With a combined 50 Barossa vintages amassed between the Sons’, Corey Ryan and Simon Cowham, their focus on crafting world-class wines is uncompromising. This wine is a blend of 11 unique individual Shiraz parcels, made from fruit grown throughout the Barossa Region. The blend of cooler climate Eden Valley Shiraz (62%) and warmer climate Barossa Valley Shiraz (38%) combine beautifully to enhance the palate structure and aromatics.

An array of fermentation techniques were utilised, all involving extended skin contact and gentle hand-plunging. Each of the fermentations retained varying levels of whole-bunch fruit clusters from 10% to 40%, then after 15-20 days on skins, each ferment was pressed into a mix of new (40%) and seasoned French oak hogsheads. After a maturation of 12 months the wine was blended, naturally clarified, and bottled without fining or filtration. This time-honoured blend is our offering to Zephyrus, the Greek God of the West Wind, who is often depicted as a horse due to the speed attributed to this majestic animal. The vineyards of the Greater Barossa are regularly buffeted by cooling Westerly winds creating an ideal temperature range in which to slowly ripen.

Ratings

Score
97 points
Reviewer
James Halliday
Review

A finely structured wine of great class as befits the vintage, the whole bunch lifting the red fruit aromatics on the predominantly blackberry/black cherry foundations.

Score
93 points
Review

A blend of Eden Valley and Barossa Valley parcels in near to equal parts, with some whole bunch used in the former. This has an attractive, fragrant, and spicy nose with fresh red and dark berries, plums, and blueberries on offer. Complex and alluring. The palate offers very concentratedly rich, and ripe darker-toned plums and a spiced edge. Long, sturdy tannins build nicely into the finish.

Specifications

Closure
Screw cap
Serving Temp.
16-18 °C
Alcohol
14.5%
Cellar until
Now - 2028

Tasting Profile

Nose
Deep crimson in colour with an attractive mix of dark cherry fruits, red-licorice spice, and a hint of wild violet aromas.
Palate
The palate is equally attractive, with a rich concentrated, and rounded mouthfeel, which finishes with vibrancy and freshness. A modern style Barossa Shiraz will mature beautifully for many years to come.

Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz 2020

Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz 2020
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Out of stock

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