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[SOLD-OUT] Sons of Eden Cirrus Single Vineyard Riesling 2017

"This is a statement." - Raymond Chan 20/20 Points!

"Brilliant light straw-yellow colour with slight green hues. The nose is intensely concentrated with very deep and penetrating, well-packed aromas of minerals underlined by subtle notes of lime and lemonade fruit and wet-stone complexity, nuances of honeysuckle and exotic floral elements unfolding from the core. This has an amazing array of mineral elements on the nose. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate is powerfully presented with intensely deep and penetrating flavours of citrus fruit entwined with exotic florals and an array of minerals. A little tropical fruit adds to the richness. The palate possesses impressive presence, with sweetness and luscious, but the wine is bone dry. This is vibrant with zesty acidity and the wine flows along a fine-textured phenolic line leading to a very long and sustained finish. This is a statement dry Riesling with impressive intensity and depth of citrus fruit, exotic florals and an array of minerals in a vibrant palate with very fine textures. Serve as an aperitif over the next 5+ years. Named after the Cirrus clouds over the High Eden." 20/20 points

- Raymond Chan, 12th Jun 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.


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.


Pale green colour, vibrant white currents, grapefruit and fresh lemon juice aromas. The palate is refined, with great intensity and freshness, finishing with a flicker of mineral texture. Released after 12 months of bottle maturation, this wine will mature for many years to come."


Sons of Eden

 

Farming   Vegan-friendly  


Country:
Australia
Region:
SA- Eden Valley
Variety:
Wine White - Riesling
Size:
750mL

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$52.00

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