The 2021 Freya Eden Valley Riesling from Sons of Eden has lifted hallmark lemon and lime aromas, flickered with hints of elderflower. A bright, refreshing palate with flesh, zest and crunchy acidity. This delicious wine, approachable upon release will mature gracefully for many years to come.
"Another strong riesling from the 2021 Eden Valley vintage, this dry and vividly fragrant riesling has aromas of sliced lemon and quartz-like minerals. The palate delivers teflon-like purity and drive. So sleek and concentrated. Drink or hold." 95 Points - Nick Stock, James Suckling, Oct 2021 "This is a pristine varietal wine that shows the classic floral/lime aromas of Eden Valley. It’s a dry style that’s crammed with flavour and built on a long acid line. Delightful drinking now, but will cellar." Show Notes Trophy & Top Gold Wine - Winewise Small Vigneron Awards 2021
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.
A dry cool summer and average crop levels set Riesling up for great potential. A perfectly timed rainfall event at the beginning of veraison followed by a long run of warm days and cool nights through to harvest was the perfect scenario for producing pristine Riesling.
Three of their Eden Valley vineyards contributed to the 2021 Freya Riesling blend.
Cranes Range vineyard - 43% of the blend, situated in the cooler Craneford sub- region of Eden Valley.
Petney vineyard – 32% of blend, situated in the higher altitude High Eden defined sub-region.
Roesler vineyard - 25% of the blend, situated in the cooler Craneford sub-region, in a small valley immediately to the west of the Eden Valley township. These vineyards were all hand-harvested in the cool of the morning across 5 different picking dates between 22nd February – 10th March 2021.
The harvested Riesling was chilled to 6˚C for 12 hours, prior to being whole-bunch pressed with only the finest free-run juice retained. Settled cold for 7 days before being racked clear to begin fermentation. Fermented cool between 12-14˚C for 3 weeks and then left for 3 months on yeast lees to build palate texture. Bottled in early June 2021.
