The 2013 vintage was early following a dry winter, spring and summer in the Eden Valley. Whilst January was a little cooler than average, the summer was generally hot and dry, but thankfully there were only a few heat spikes into the forties. Yields again were low across all varieties apart from Riesling which didn’t seem too fazed by the conditions, and yet again confirmed that Eden Valley is its natural home.
The 2013 Eden Hall Shiraz comes from selected rows in Block 4 and spent nearly two years in French oak followed by more than a year in bottle prior to release. The wine is a deep crimson-purple colour presenting with a subtle nose of spice, white pepper, and chocolate. On the palate there is an abundance of fleshy red and black fruits, perfectly balanced and finishing with soft, velvety tannins. Power and finesse such that it can be enjoyed now and beyond the next 20 years.
Region: Eden Valley, Barossa South Australia
Harvested: 14 March 2013
Alcohol: 14.9%
pH: 3.57
Residual sugar: 0.92
Bottled: 21 November 2014
Total production: 5,617 bottles
“95 points”
“Selected rows from a single block, open-fermented, matured for 15 months in French barriques (40% new). Inky purple-black; super rich, voluptuous, arms open wide to welcome all who come here – for it’s not over-extracted nor tannic. The balance is such that much will be consumed sooner rather than later, but that wouldn’t be a crime.”
James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2019
Dan Falkenberg – Viticulturalist of the year 2018
Barons of the Barossa Awards
