The 2011 vintage in southern Australia has been much derided in the wine press. The cool and wet conditions of 2011 certainly presented many challenges for vignerons. However, relatively little kudos has been given to some of the vintage’s success stories. In many cool climate regions, Chardonnay was as good as we have ever seen. In our warmer climates, 2011 produced some lovely elegant reds, albeit more medium rather than longer term propositions. Out west, it was yet another excellent vintage with Margaret River Cabernet to the fore.
Riesling also had its success stories. ‘Freya’ Riesling from Sons of Eden was one wine that impressed immensely on release. A couple of years on, it’s in good shape, albeit maturing at a fairly fast pace. The wine has really started to fill out on the palate; soft and fleshy with a gentle underpinning of acidity. There’s lovely aromatic lift and depth on display in a very pretty, Eden Valley sort of a way; this is a wine that’s more than just lemon and lime. Drinking now and over the next 5 or so years.
2011 SONS OF EDEN ‘FREYA’ RIESLING
Producer: Sons of Eden
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2011
Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 18 April 2014
Tasting Note:
Silvery yellow with green tinges. Delicate bouquet of greengage, grapefruit and lime blossom. Medium bodied, starting to fill out on the palate. Soft, cushioned mouthfeel underpinned by a fine prickle of acidity. Gooseberry, pineapple and grapefruit/lime pith. A touch of tangy citrus grip carries the finish. Very solid though seemingly maturing fairly quickly.
Score: 16/20
Riesling also had its success stories. ‘Freya’ Riesling from Sons of Eden was one wine that impressed immensely on release. A couple of years on, it’s in good shape, albeit maturing at a fairly fast pace. The wine has really started to fill out on the palate; soft and fleshy with a gentle underpinning of acidity. There’s lovely aromatic lift and depth on display in a very pretty, Eden Valley sort of a way; this is a wine that’s more than just lemon and lime. Drinking now and over the next 5 or so years.
2011 SONS OF EDEN ‘FREYA’ RIESLINGProducer: Sons of Eden
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2011
Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 18 April 2014
Tasting Note:
Silvery yellow with green tinges. Delicate bouquet of greengage, grapefruit and lime blossom. Medium bodied, starting to fill out on the palate. Soft, cushioned mouthfeel underpinned by a fine prickle of acidity. Gooseberry, pineapple and grapefruit/lime pith. A touch of tangy citrus grip carries the finish. Very solid though seemingly maturing fairly quickly.
Score: 16/20
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