2024 Sons Of Eden Pumpa Cabernet Sauvignon, Eden Valley

The Sons of Eden Pumpa Cabernet Sauvignon from Eden Valley is a refined and beautifully structured red that honours the valley’s cool-climate style. Named after William Frederick Pumpa, an early Eden Valley vigneron, this wine reflects the estate’s commitment to combining history with modern winemaking. The Cabernet fruit is sourced from carefully selected sites across Eden Valley, where cooler temperatures and ancient soils provide the perfect conditions for producing Cabernet with perfume, elegance and longevity.

In the glass it is deep crimson with garnet hues. The bouquet is lifted and complex, showing cassis, blackberry and mulberry layered with notes of bay leaf, cedar, dried herbs and a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with concentrated black fruit framed by firm yet silky tannins and bright acidity. Subtle oak adds hints of mocha and spice, while the finish is long, poised and savoury, showcasing Cabernet’s classic structure in a cool-climate expression.

Food pairings highlight its depth and finesse: roast lamb with garlic and rosemary, slow-braised beef cheeks, venison stew, or a mushroom and lentil pie. Aged cheddar or pecorino also pair beautifully. With 12 to 15 years of cellaring potential, Pumpa Cabernet evolves gracefully, developing layers of leather, earth and cigar box while retaining its fruit core.