2023 Sons of Eden Freya Riesling
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2023 Sons of Eden Freya Riesling

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen
Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
ABV: 13%
Closure: Stelvin

The 2023 vintage in Eden Valley was set up by a cool and relatively damp spring which contributed to developing healthy canopies and low crop levels. The period between veraison and harvest was cool and dry creating the perfect scenario for the production of high quality, pristine Rieslings. Three vineyards made contributions to the 2023 Freya Riesling. The Cranes Range vineyard and the Roesler vineyard (35%) both situated in the cooler Craneford section of Eden Valley were complimented by a component from the Petney vineyard situated in the higher altitude high-Eden sub-region. The vine age was between 25 to 60 years old.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Leaping out of the glass are intense lime juice, lemon and Granny Smith apple aromas which are complimented by some orange rind, chalky talc and steely mineral notes. An explosion of lime, green apple and lemon fruits burst across the mouth watering palate with a zesty feel. Chalky talc, wet steel and mineral elements unfold across the back half. Crisp underlying acidity. Finishes dry and super crunchy with outstanding drive.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
Like the stern but beautiful Norse goddess this wine is named after, it is formidable: bone dry, stoic and confident. Built around an austere line of sharp citrus, it also has good mineral grip and a pleasing lick of talc at the finish. There’s a concentration of flavours without forcing any element, amplifying the attributes of a superior vintage. Effortless balance is achieved in this powerful wine. Drink 2023-2040.
96 Points
Decanter

Sourced from three vineyards – Petney, Roesler and Cranes Range – vines 25, 60+, 45+ years of age, respectively. You get a lot of old vine value in Riesling for a very modest price. I’m liking the 2023 vintage for SA Riesling, plenty of zip and purity is my feeling.
A floral kind of bath salts perfume, lemon and lime, a little lemongrass and spice. It’s juicy, but has plenty of flinty crunch, delivers flavour yet keeps itself trim and pure, with fine powdery grip and a tonic with a twist of lemon finish of fine length. Very good, and better still, it presents an each way bet; lovely to drink now, or later. Drink 2024-2032+
94 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front