Powell and Son Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz 16

Winery	Powell & Son
Region	Barossa Valley
Appellation	Barossa Valley
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Syrah
Vineyard Size	5 acres
Soil	Granitic loam
Vineyard Orientation	Eastern, 400 meters
Average Age of Vines	100+
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	15 months in French oak
Vintage	2016

The Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz is sourced from a single vineyard at the Southern tip of the Eden Valley township. It was planted half a century ago by the Loechel family to granitic loam, at 400 metres altitude. The vineyard is planted on a steep Easterly aspect with high drainage and low yields, resulting in concentrated fruit and rich, complex wines. The vineyard is picked in three seperate components which are kept seperate throughout vinification. One third of the vineyard’s fruit is retained to produce the Loechel Shiraz which is determined at blending prior to bottling.

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96pts The Wine Advocate– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
From 70-year-old vines on granitic soils in the Eden Valley, the 2016 Loechel Shiraz features bright, floral aromas, hints of crushed stone and a tight, unyielding core of blueberry fruit. It’s medium to full-bodied, firm and concentrated, with plenty of aging potential. It’s perhaps the most Northern Rhône-ish of these offerings.

92pts Wine Spectator– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
Dense and smooth, this strikes a balance between juicy, licorice-scented red fruit flavors and more concentrated notes of fresh loam, rosemary, cigar box and savory bacon fat. Harmonious and expressive on the generous, long finish. Drink now through 2028. –MW

Powell and Son Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz 16