Our Price: $22.99 / bottle (RRP $25.00) | Case: 6 bottles |
Case Price: $137.94
From two Eden Valley vineyards: 44yo vines at Craneford, the other at High Eden, both hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. Intense, pure lime/lemon fruit hits the bullseye, juicy yet crisp/crunchy acidity on a long palate. - 96 points, James Halliday
Wine Description
Alluring aromas of lime, melon and lemon-blossom are supported by a refined and
fleshy mid-palate, which finishes with zest and crunchy acidity. A delicious wine,
approachable upon release this wine will also mature very well for many years to
come.
Vintage 2019
Lower than average yields were due to a very poor Eden Valley fruit set and one
of the driest Spring and Summer periods on record. Despite the challenges of the
dry conditions the cool evenings throughout the ripening and harvest period
ensured some excellent flavour development and retention of natural acidity.
Viticulture
Two Eden Valley Riesling vineyards contributed to the 2019 Freya blend. The
Cranes Range vineyard which is just over 50% of the blend is situated in the cooler
Craneford section of Eden Valley and has a predominate east-west row
orientation. The second vineyard which is just under 50% of the blend is from the
Petney vineyard situated in the higher altitude High-Eden sub-region. These
vineyards were all hand-harvested in the cool of the morning across 6 different
picking dates and then chilled to a further 6ºC before being gently pressed.
Winemaking
100% whole-bunch and berry pressed with only the finest pressings retained. The
juice was settled cold and racked clear to begin fermentation. Fermented cool at
12-14C for 3 weeks before finishing sugar-dry. To promote palate texture the wine
was held on yeast lees for a further 3 months before being bottled.
Vineyard | Region | Yield
Eden Valley – Craneford sub-region, 44 year-old vines; 1.5 t/acre
Eden Valley – High Eden sub region, 21 year-old vines; 1.0 t/acre
Alcohol: 12.5%
Region: Eden Valley, SA
Vintage: 2019
From two Eden Valley vineyards: 44yo vines at Craneford, the other at High Eden, both hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. Intense, pure lime/lemon fruit hits the bullseye, juicy yet crisp/crunchy acidity on a long palate. - 96 points, James Halliday