BARTON VALE VINEYARDS Smith's Folly Shiraz, Eden Valley
Style: Shiraz
Vintage: 2001
Region: Eden Valley
Code: BVSFS
Varietal: Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region
Eden Valley
The Eden Valley is a cool and elevated sub-region of the Barossa situated in the Barossa Range to the east, overlooking the Barossa Valley. Low water availabilty, high altitude and strong winds make site selection in the region very important . The vineyeard soils are derived from schistic and sedimentary rock and are comprised mostly of red clay and sandy, silty loams interspersed with schistic gravels. The Eden Valley is renowned for its floral talc scented Rieslings and vibrant fruit pure Shiraz. Cool climate Chardonnay also performs well as does Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.