Geyer Ulooloo Syrah

2022 | Eden Valley | Shiraz

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The Geyer Wines Ulooloo Syrah 2022 is a masterful expression of Syrah from the eastern hills of Eden Valley. Nestled in a unique vineyard with decomposing granitic soils and organically farmed for two years, this wine showcases both intensity and elegance. With no synthetic sprays and dry farming techniques, the vineyard produces fruit that bursts with complexity and depth. The 2022 vintage experienced a cool growing season, creating a Syrah that boasts ripe fruit, balanced by fresh acidity and refined tannins. Aged in old French oak for one year, this Syrah is layered with dark fruit, spice, and mineral nuances—a wine of character and poise.

 

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The Geyer Wines Ulooloo Syrah 2022 is a masterful expression of Syrah from the eastern hills of Eden Valley. Nestled ...
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A bottle of Geyer Wines Ulooloo Syrah 2022, featuring a sleek black label and minimalist design, representing a premium organic Syrah from the Eden Valley in South Australia.

“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.”

Dave Geyer, Geyer Wine Co.

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Winemaker's Notes

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.

Cellaring Recommendations

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.

Geyer Ulooloo Syrah

Eden valley

About the Winemaker: Dave Geyer

Dave Geyer is committed to reviving and nurturing neglected vineyards, and the Ulooloo Syrah reflects his philosophy of minimal intervention. The 2022 growing season produced Syrah with remarkable intensity of fruit and balanced acidity. Fermented naturally and aged in old French hogsheads and puncheons, the wine has a refined structure with elegant tannins and vibrant acidity.

After a childhood in the Barossa Valley, Dave found himself working in the vineyards of Torbreck in 2002. This sparked his interest in all things viticulture and preceded a 7-year stint in the winery. Given an opportunity to travel for vintage to the US in 2007, the goal of one day producing his own wines was cemented. He sought to control the process from the vineyard, with the elimination of synthetic chemicals to the winery where the mantra - "less is more" rings true. Reviving and nurturing some of the neglected vineyards of the region to produce honest, innovative, and delicious wines.

About the Wine Region: Eden Hills

The Eden Valley is a renowned wine region located in the Barossa Ranges of South Australia. Known for its cool-climate growing conditions and diverse soils, this region produces Syrah of exceptional intensity and elegance. The Ulooloo Syrah 2022 is sourced from an east-southeast-facing vineyard with decomposing granitic soils, which add a mineral edge to the wine. The vineyard is dry-farmed and organically managed, allowing the fruit to ripen evenly while retaining vibrant acidity. Eden Valley’s long, cool growing season is ideal for crafting Syrah with balance, finesse, and longevity.

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