With cooler temperatures and more rainfall than Barossa Valley, Eden Valley is well known for making high quality Riesling and Shiraz wines. Although both regions are a part of the Barossa, soil in the Eden Valley is rocky and acidic, and the growing season is longer than in the Barossa Valley. The Eden Valley is home to Yalumba’s first Viognier plantings as well as our fine cool climate Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
On the southern side of the Yalumba winery, Mexican Vale enjoys the cooler Eden Valley conditions and beautiful, sweeping views of the Valley and onsite farm. These vines are able to maintain health throughout hot or dry conditions with only minimal irrigation.
The cold and windswept pinnacle of the Eden Valley 535 metres above sea level. The soils here are lean and gravelly. These harsh growing conditions favour low yields, concentrated flavour accumulation and retention of natural acidity which produces Chardonnay of a fresh and zesty style.
Our innovative winemaking techniques complement our growing process. We are always looking for ways to better allow the natural environment to express itself through our wines.
