2019 Now finished: GSM, ‘Kennedy’, Sons of Eden. Barossa Valley, Australia

Grenache 52%, Shiraz 32%, Mourvedre 16%; matured for a year in French oak barrels (no new oak).

Sons of Eden is a joint venture between winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham.
From the Sons of Eden website:
“The KENNEDY is a classic blend of old vine Barossa Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre varieties. Named as a tribute to the legendary Barossa Vigneron’s who pioneered the planting of the old treasured vineyards,which the Barossa enjoys today. The Grenache fruit is the ‘soul’ of this blend and is from an exceptionally low yielding 50+ year-old Light Pass vineyard. Originally planted by the Kennedy Family, with ownership eventually being passed onto the charismatic Leo ‘Joe’ KENNEDY who nurtured the vines for many years, selling his prized fruit to local winemakers.”

Rich but gentle; this is a fine example of the generosity of the Barossa.