2023 Sons of Eden Remus Eden Valley Old Vine Shiraz 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