Stonegarden Eden Valley Riesling
The Stonegarden vineyard in the Barossa’s Eden Valley is the stuff of South Australian legend. Originally planted in the late 1850s it is a treasure trove of incredible old vines with an eclectic mix of varietals, the undisputed hero of which is their 160+ year old Grenache. While it may not be as well known as some of the other superstar vineyards of the region, this is purely because its fruit has traditionally been allocated to the Barossa’s top wineries and never produced under its own label… until now. Purchased in 2015 by ex oil and gas engineer Glen Monaghan, who very smartly decided to partner up with chief Rockford winemaker Ben Radford (who himself had had plenty of experience with the vineyard’s fruit), they set about giving Stonegarden it its own identity. The two of them have been hard it ever since, crafting a series of wines under the Stonegarden label that capture the essence of this historic vineyard site.
As a ‘new’ brand, the prices of these wines are extremely modest considering their quality – we recommend you snap them up and cellar, as we have no doubt they are going to be in very high demand once word gets out!
$40.00
We’re not supposed to play favourites but wow, this is quite a Riesling. The balance is just perfect – acidity propels without in any way dominating, and leads the wine to an exceptionally long finish. On the nose a lifted lemony citrus abounds but there is so much more complexity in the form of white flower, ginger and softer, ripe fruit notes of tangerine and pomelo. On the palate the intense flavours are tempered by delicious chalky minerality – it’s bone dry but there is a generosity of mouthfeel that gives it a very opulent quality. What can we say, it really is the full package – take a bow Ben, you’ve done good!
VITAL STATISTICS
Please be aware that while we try our best to keep up with changes in vintage, packaging etc., it is impossible for us to have this information correct 100% of the time, so the details below should be considered as indicative. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to placing your order so we can confirm availability, otherwise we will send the vintage on hand.
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| Vintage | 2023 |
| Winemaker | Ben Radford |
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| Bottle size | 750ml |