Located in the Barossa ranges, the Eden Valley is home to the beautiful grapes that make the outstanding and iconic Avon Brae Shiraz.
Named Eden Valley by surveyors in the 1850s when they found the word ‘Eden’ carved into a tree, the area is one of the most picturesque wine regions in the country, as well as being responsible for some of the best cool-climate wines in Australia.
Oak: 18 months new and seasoned French oak.
Cellar: 2022
Alcohol: 14.5%
Nose: Lifted plum and dark berry fruit with spice notes
Palate: Full and intense blackberry and plum fruit dominate the palate along with some subtle spice characters, but integrated oak notes and fine tannins are present on the deliciously long and lingering finish.
Medal tally: 2 Gold, 1 Silver Medal
One-off purchase price
$210.00(6-pack)
+ delivery fee
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Eden Valley is one of Australia’s premier cool climate wine regions – and, at 550 metres above sea level at its peak, also one of the highest! Characterised by its rugged beauty, the Eden Valley is part of the Barossa Ranges, and actually shares its western boundary with the Barossa.
Eden Valley wines are distinctive in their character, displaying wonderful aromatics, elegance, complexity and finesse. Altitude, aspect and slope are all important in determining the characteristics of the best Eden Valley wines, and the Avon Brae vineyard is no exception. Situated in the south western side of Eden Valley, the Avon Brae vineyard has the elevation and higher rainfall that results in Shiraz wines with more plum and strawberry fruit flavours and spicy notes.
So says Julie Montgomery, the winemaker of Avon Brae Shiraz. Born in Northern Ireland but relocated to country South Australia as a child, Julie majored in Microbiology at University, then morphed careers from winery Lab Technician to award-winning winemaker.
The meticulousness that saw Julie excel in the field of science has also stood her in good stead in the fields! With a dedication to the Eden Valley and an awareness of the history and pedigree of Avon Brae, Julie is the perfect choice to take this most-loved wine into its third decade.
