The Eden Valley is a region of rugged beauty. The cool climate provides ideal conditions for the production of high quality Riesling, Chardonnay and elegant red wine.
The Eden Valley is a cool climate region nestled between 400 and 600 metres in the Barossa Range, part of the Mount Lofty Range. It is actually not a valley but takes its name from the township of Eden Valley. The region has one sub-region, High Eden in the south. The main towns are Moculta, Keyneton, Eden Valley and Springton. It is rough, rocky country that belies its ability to produce wines of great delicacy and finesse. The star performer is Riesling with great attention also given to the production of Chardonnay and Shiraz.
Amongst the modern day pioneers was David Wynn of Coonawarra. He first planted Chardonnay on his property Mountadam in the area that is now registered as the High Eden Sub-region.
If you are in the Barossa, don't miss out on a visit to Eden Valley, for although it is primarily a vineyard region there are a good number of cellar doors.
