Eden Valley

The Region

The cool climate of Barossa’s Eden Valley, its high altitude, ancient soils, cold wet winters and a temperate summer and autumn, combine to produce low yielding but intensely flavoured wines with outstanding natural acidity.  World renowned for Riesling, it also produces superior quality Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Vineyards

Home Vineyard

Nestled in the Barossa Hills in Eastern Eden Valley, Sorby Adams’ Home Vineyard is one of the oldest in the region, originally planted in 1932 by the Lehmann family, a name synonymous with quality Barossa wine.  Located in Simon Adams’ own backyard, the Home Vineyard is a tribute to the wine region’s heritage.  Its gnarly twisted vines are nurtured by Simon to showcase Eden Valley Shiraz, with a small amount of acreage dedicated to Viognier and Traminer.

Jellicoe Vineyard

Situated in Eden Valley’s “Golden Triangle” at Mt McKenzie, famous for old vine Riesling, the Sorby Adams Jellicoe Vineyard includes nearly 25 acres of mature vines entering their fourth decade.  The vineyard epitomises the traditional strengths of the Barossa's Eden Valley wine region and includes Riesling, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Collage

In creating a range of wines that are truly representative of variety and origin, Sorby Adams selects fruit from highly respected wine regions throughout the world.  Varying by vintage regions have included:

• Veneto, Italy – one of Italy’s foremost producing wine regions, cultivating grapes since the Bronze age
• Marlborough, New Zealand – New Zealand’s premier wine region, internationally renowned for Sauvignon Blanc
• Margaret River , Western Australia – commanding over 20% of Australia’s premium wine market, its Mediterranean climate and terroir produces consistently high quality, intense flavoured fruit
• Pemberton/Manjimup, Western Australia – situated in the lower south west of Western Australia with a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging wine regions