Brave Souls, Barossa Valley
One of Ten Best New Wineries - James Halliday Wine Companion 2019
Brave Souls is the creation of young winemaker Julia Weirich, in collaboration with Simon Cowham and Corey Ryan of Sons of Eden. The name is inspired by the story of the famous Admella shipwreck of 1859 and spotlights the remarkable accounts of those characters who risked their lives to help the survivors. Iconic Australian artist Bruce Goold generously agreed to visualise the tales of these Brave Souls for the project’s labels.
'The Lighthouse Keeper' Riesling 2023
TASTING NOTES
Lifted citrus aromas of lemon blossom, melons and peeled limes, underpinned by a fleshy palate, finishing with a crisp and crunchy acidity. Approachable upon release this wine will mature very well for the medium to long term.
VINEYARD AND WINEMAKING DETAILS
Average Riesling yields and a warm summer ensured a perfect lead up to harvest. Dry conditions with warm days and cool evenings characterised the ripening period. These conditions provided for a good balance of ripe flavours and the retention of natural acidity. 100% whole-bunch and berry pressed. Naturally cold settled prior to racking clear to begin fermentation. The wine was fermented cool between 13-16C for 2 weeks before finishing up sugar-dry. Then matured for 3 months on yeast lees with the occasional stirring before being naturally clarified before bottling.
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