2018 Sons of Eden Kennedy Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre

Named as a tribute to the legendary Barossa Vignerons who pioneered the planting of the old treasured vineyards, the Grenache fruit is the ‘soul’ of this blend and is predominately sourced from an exceptionally low yielding 60+ year-old Light Pass Vineyard. It was originally planted by the Kennedy Family, with ownership eventually being passed onto the charismatic Leo ‘Joe’ KENNEDY who nurtured the vines for many years, selling his prized fruit to local winemakers.

A rich, sumptuous GSM bursting with a mix of juicy blue and dark fruits.

A blend of 46% Grenache, 36% Shiraz and 18% Mourvedre sourced from a wide variety of Barossa’s sub districts with the vines aged between 20 to 100 years old.  Maturation took place in a mixture of seasoned oak hogsheads and puncheons for a period 16 months.
Very deep opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. A very alluring nose sees potent scents of dark raspberry, blueberry, plum and liquorice engulf the olfactory senses with notions of fennel, provincial herbs and spice also evident. Rich and succulent, bursting across the palate with terrific intensity are dark raspberry, dark plum, liquorice and blueberry fruits which overshadow a fresh provincial herb, light scorched earth and pepper back drop. The wines plush textural feel and silk like tannins completing what is one uber delicious drop. Great balance with a lick of youthful freshness on the long seductive finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%