Vineyard Info: Nestled in the hills on the eastern side of Eden Valley, this east-southeast facing vineyard has some amazing decomposing granitic soils that add to the overall intrigue of the site. In the shadow of the hills around it is shelter from destructive weather events while still channelling airflow through the rows to decrease the need for heavy organic spraying. Dry farming increases the
complexity and controls the sites vigour to evenly ripen fruit and again control disease pressure.
This old Syrah vineyard has been run for the past two years organic, with no sprays barring the occasional sulphur for fungal control. The cows graze through the vineyard in the off season for weed suppression and fertiliser.
2022 growing season started with a more mild and wet winter, before leading into a more temperate spring and summer. This Eden Valley vineyard is so far east that it survived the hail events of the 2022 spring with no damage whatsoever. The summer was cooler than usual and with lower overnight temperatures in Eden Valley already this has led to amazing intensity of fruit and perfect natural acidity. Harvest on the edge of ripeness to still stay true to the density shiraz is known for in the Barossa, the fruit is harvested and destemmed into picking bins and plunged for 14 days to extract elegants tannins to balance the intensity of fruit and backbone of acidity. Fermented to dry, pressed for elevage in older French hogshead and puncheons for one year before being blended and settled in stainless for 2 months before bottling.

The Geyer Ulooloo Syrah 2022 can be enjoyed now for its lively fruit and structure (recommend 1- 2 decant) but will also benefit from cellaring for up to 10 years, during which it will develop more complex flavours and a deeper texture.