2024 Sons Of Eden Marschall Shiraz, Barossa Valley

Vibrant and inviting aromas of spiced plums, licorice and mace lead the way to a rich and rounded palate filled with blackberry and cherry fruit. Medium-weighted and ready to drink now, the plush fruit profile is backed by integrated, velvety tannins that provide structure without a hint of heaviness.

Bring this bottle out for a lively weekend lunch around a crowded table. It will sit nicely next to a crispy-skinned Cantonese roast duck. The wine’s vibrant plum and mace aromas echo the five-spice seasoning perfectly, while its medium-weighted freshness cuts cleanly through the rich, savory depth of the duck.

Keeping it casual? Uncork it alongside a gourmet burger topped with melted gruyère and caramelized onions. The wine's juicy, front-forward fruit and velvety texture wrap perfectly around the charred edges of the beef for a seamless, low-fuss match.

More about this wine

Sons of Eden takes its name from the two partners, winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham, who both learnt and refined their trades in the vineyards and cellars of Eden Valley.

The Marschall is a Barossa Valley Shiraz named as a tribute to a David Marschall, a local pioneer who in conjunction with growing exceptional fruit was a revered martial artist, actor and demolition expert. His legacy lives on through his vineyards within the Tanunda and Ebenezer districts, which make up the backbone of this wine which includes fruit from 26- to 56-year-old vines.

A wide range of fermentation techniques were utilised, but all involved extended skin contact ranging from 15 to 20 days. A cold soak period of up to 5 days occurred before a natural warming to start the fermentation. Upon completion the ferments were pressed to a mix of new and seasoned oak hogsheads for malolactic fermentation and maturation. Matured in barrel with minimal intervention for 14 months, naturally clarified, and bottled without filtration.