10-Year-Old Australian Tempranillo from the Eden Valley — A Genuine Curiosity

The 2015 Sons of Eden Selene Tempranillo is one of the most unusual and intriguing wines in the store — Tempranillo from the Eden Valley, a region far better known for Shiraz and Riesling. Now 10 years old, this is a wine that has developed beautifully with time: savoury, complex, and possessed of the kind of layered character that only comes with a decade in bottle.

My Wine Man on Sons of Eden

Sons of Eden was founded by Corey Ryan and Marc Doehner with a focus on expressing the distinctive character of the Eden Valley and Barossa through both traditional and alternative varieties. The Selene is named for the Greek goddess of the moon — a nod to the wine's more contemplative, complex character compared to the estate's Shiraz range. Tempranillo is Spain's greatest red grape, and in the Eden Valley's cool-climate conditions it produces something genuinely different: darker, more savoury, and more structured than most Australian reds at this price. A wine for the curious.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red with intense dark cherry and smoked plum aromatics, hinged around complex dried herb and spice. On the palate a fleshy black-fruit core is surrounded by a layered line of textural, savoury tannins. Ten years of bottle age have added complexity and integration — this is a wine that has found its stride.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium to full-bodied with textural, savoury tannins and a complex, herb-driven character. Drinking beautifully now and best enjoyed over the next 2–3 years. Decant for 45 minutes to allow the aromatics to fully open.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$188, the Selene delivers 10-year-old Australian Tempranillo from a respected Eden Valley producer at a price that makes it an easy decision. A wine you buy for the story as much as the glass — and one that consistently surprises those who try it. A great conversation starter and a genuine alternative to the usual suspects.

Looking for a Different Style?

Explore more from Sons of Eden:

• 2020 Sons of Eden Romulus Barossa Valley Old Vine Shiraz — same producer, flagship old-vine Barossa Shiraz
• 2022 Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz — same producer, structured Eden Valley Shiraz
• 2023 Sons of Eden Marschall Shiraz — same producer, approachable entry-level Barossa/Eden Valley Shiraz

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