Overview
The 2013 Sons of Eden Remus Old Vine Shiraz is a cellar-worthy Eden Valley Shiraz sourced from low-yielding old vines, including 50+ year old vineyards across Moculta, Flaxman Valley and central Eden Valley. Built with depth, concentration and freshness, Remus represents the cooler-climate, high-altitude side of Barossa Shiraz.
This mature release combines dark berry fruit, dried herb complexity, fine velvety tannins and the structural drive expected from old-vine Eden Valley fruit.
Vintage & Winemaking
Fruit was hand harvested between 6 March and 26 March 2013, then destemmed and crushed into small 1.5 tonne open-top fermenters. Selected ferments included a component of whole bunches, with a pre-fermentation cool soak and daily hand plunging for gentle extraction.
After extended time on skins, the wine was pressed to predominantly new French oak hogsheads and matured for 22 months. It was bottled using natural clarification and stabilisation, with minimal fining and no filtration.
Product Highlights
- Old-vine Eden Valley Shiraz from 50+ year old vineyards.
- 97 points from Halliday Wine Companion.
- 94 points from Wine Spectator.
- 93 points from The Wine Front.
- Bronze medal at Melbourne Royal Show 2015.
- Matured for 22 months in predominantly new French oak hogsheads.
- Unfiltered release with strong cellaring credentials.
Critic Scores & Reviews
- 97 points - Halliday Wine Companion: "Exceptional intensity and power, the whole bunch inclusion providing some lift..."
- 94 points - Wine Spectator, tasted November 2015.
- 93 points - The Wine Front.
Tasting Notes
Deep inky purple in colour with crimson hues. Aromas of redcurrant, blackberry and complex spice lead into layers of wild berry fruit, dried herbs and fine French oak. The palate is powerful yet balanced, with long, velvety tannins and persistent flavour through the finish.
Food Pairing
Pair with beef, venison, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, chargrilled ribeye or richly flavoured mushroom dishes.
Cellaring Potential
Producer notes indicate optimum drinking from 2025 onward, while Halliday lists a long drinking horizon. This is a mature old-vine Shiraz suitable for drinking now or continued careful cellaring.
About Sons of Eden
Sons of Eden is a Barossa producer founded by winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham, both with deep experience in the vineyards and cellars of Eden Valley. The winery focuses on hand-crafted wines from distinctive Barossa and Eden Valley sites, using a hands-off philosophy to let each vineyard express its own character.
Sons of Eden is currently a Certified Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, reflecting its broader commitment to sustainable wine production.
Specifications
- Producer: Sons of Eden
- Wine: Remus Old Vine Shiraz
- Vintage: 2013
- Region: Eden Valley, Barossa
- Country: Australia
- Grape Variety: Shiraz
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Dry
- TA: 6 g/L
- pH: 3.69
- Oak: French oak
- Ageing: 22 months
- Bottle Size: 750ml
Overview
The 2023 Sons of Eden Remus Eden Valley Old Vine Shiraz is the refined, focused and elegant counterpart to Romulus. Sourced from treasured old vine vineyards across Central Eden Valley, Moculta and Flaxmans Valley, Remus captures the lifted aromatics, structure and cool-climate detail that define great Eden Valley Shiraz.
Vintage & Winemaking
The 2023 vintage was outstanding for low-yielding old vine Shiraz vineyards, producing concentrated and vibrant wines capable of long ageing. To qualify for the Remus blend, vineyards must be over 50 years old, with this release sourced from 80+ year old vines in Central Eden Valley, 60+ year old vines in Moculta and 80+ year old vines in Flaxmans Valley.
The fruit was hand harvested, destemmed and crushed into small 1.5 tonne open-top fermenters. Selected fermenters included up to 15% whole-bunch clusters, followed by a pre-fermentation cold soak and daily hand plunging for gentle extraction. After an extended period on skins, the ferments were pressed to 60% new French oak hogsheads and matured for 18 months without racking.
Product Highlights
- Old vine Eden Valley Shiraz from vineyards over 50 years of age.
- Sourced from Central Eden Valley, Moculta and Flaxmans Valley.
- 100% Shiraz with very low yields and only 320 dozen produced.
- Up to 15% whole bunch and 18 months in French oak hogsheads.
- Bronze medal at Melbourne Royal Show for the 2023 vintage.
Critic Scores & Reviews
Bronze Medal - Melbourne Royal Show
2023 Vintage. Awarded 2025.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dense and plush wild berry fruit aromatics with hints of sage and mocha.
Palate
Complex blackberry fruit drives the palate, wrapped in seamless, velvety tannins. Concentrated yet refined, with the elegance expected from great old vine Eden Valley Shiraz.
Finish
Long, polished and structured, with savoury depth and excellent persistence.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with beef and venison, especially grilled steak, roast lamb, slow-braised beef and richly flavoured game dishes.
Cellaring Potential
Built to last, with optimum drinking around 2036.
About Sons of Eden
Sons of Eden was founded by winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham, who together bring more than 50 Barossa vintages of experience. The estate focuses on expressive wines from distinctive Barossa and Eden Valley vineyards, using a hands-off winemaking approach to allow each site to show its own character.
Specifications
- Producer: Sons of Eden
- Vintage: 2023
- Country: Australia
- Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
- Grape Variety: Shiraz
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- pH: 3.67
- Total Acidity: 5.99 g/L
- Residual Sugar: Nil
- Production: 320 dozen
- Bottle Size: 750ml
