Powell and Son Barossa and Eden Valley Shiraz 17

Winery	Powell & Son
Region	Barossa Valley
Appellation	Barossa Valley
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Syrah
Vineyard Size	5 acres
Soil	Brown loams over ironstone; dark schists over clay
Vineyard Orientation	Southeast
Average Age of Vines	40-70+ years old
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	French oak Foudre for wild malolactic fermentation and 15 months maturation
Vintage	2017

The Barossa & Eden Valleys Shiraz epitomises the philosophy of Powell & Son: to marry the greatness of the Barossa and Eden Valleys. A 50/50 blend of Eden Valley Shiraz from 40+ year old vines and Barossa Valley Shiraz from 60+ year old vines, the fruit is fermented separately in concrete vats before spending 15 months in 4,500 litre French oak foudres.

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93pts The Wine Advocate– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
Taking price into account, the GMS and this wine, the 2016 Barossa & Eden Valleys Shiraz, are my favorites in the Powells’ lineup. The blend is 50-50, as there was a single foudre from each region used in the blend. The nose is more floral and garrigue-like than the straight Barossa Shiraz, with mulberry and blueberry fruit mingling easily on the palate. It’s full-bodied, creamy-textured and rich, with a concentrated, velvety finish that’s a clear step up from the entry-level wines

94pts Wine Spectator– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
Whiffs of eucalyptus and white pepper announce the massive, dense and concentrated blueberry and blackberry flavors, with Earl Grey tea— and clove-scented notes on the finish. There’s no denying the power here. A good candidate to evolve with mid-term cellaring. Drink now through 2032. -MW