Sons of Eden
Eden Valley
Riesling

~~$338.00~~ $300.00

Freya Riesling 2020 x 10

Cirrus ‘Single Vineyard’ Riesling 2018 x 1

Freya ‘Cellar Release’ Riesling 2013 x 1

Unlike many other varieties, Riesling quality is very receptive to the region in which it is grown. Eden Valley brings out the best in this variety thanks to its climate, geology and topography. Typical cool nights and warm days together with dry conditions throughout the critical ripening period ensures the fruit is harvested with near perfect natural ripeness.

Together with the pristine citrus aromas the hallmark natural acidity enables the wines to age gracefully. This pack includes a selected ‘cellar release’ vintage of Freya that has been carefully matured for your enjoyment.

Wine Information

Grape Variety:

Riesling

Winemaking

Freya Riesling 2020
There are three Eden Valley Riesling Vineyards that contribute to the 2019 Freya blend. Two are situated within the cooler section of Eden Valley, we refer to as the Craneford sub-region at 430m and 460m altitude respectively. The third is located in the much cooler, higher altitude High-Eden sub-region at 500m altitude. The vineyards are all hand-harvested in the cool of the morning and then chilled to a further 6ºC before being gently pressed.
100% whole-bunch and berry pressed with only the finest pressings retained. The juice was settled cold and racked clear to begin fermentation. Fermented cool at 12-14C for 3 weeks before finishing sugar-dry. To promote palate texture the wine was held on yeast lees for a further 3 months before being bottled.

Cirrus 2018 Riesling
Hand harvested, the fruit was chilled to 6C and then 100% whole bunch pressed. Only the finest free run was taken, up to 440 litres / tonne. Naturally cold-settled for several weeks with only the clearest juice selected for fermentation. Fermented at a cool temperature between 12-13C until completely sugar dry. Left for 4 months on yeast lees before being prepared for bottling.

Background

Freya Riesling 2020 and 2013
Freya was the foremost goddess of ancient Germanic lands where the Riesling grape originated. This wine honours early German settlers who cultivated the first Riesling vine in the exemplary micro-climate of the Barossa’s Eden Valley.

Cirrus Riesling 2018
The High Eden sub-region of Eden Valley is a small and unique region designated by its high altitude, however, it is also defined by the schist soils and rocky outcrops, vast exposure and undulating hillside aspects, enhancing its suitability for growing Riesling. The skies over High Eden are typified by ‘Cirrus’ cloud formations for most of the growing and harvest seasons, making for a picturesque backdrop to the vineyards and a perfect name for this wine. The Cirrus Riesling is made from the very best Single Vineyard wine of High Eden and made in only exemplary years.

Cellaring Potential

Freya Riesling 2020 – Enjoy now until 2040
Freya Riesling 2013 – Enjoy now until 2033
Cirrus Riesling 2018 – Enjoy now until 2038

Sons of Eden Eden Valley Riesling