2024 Phase Three Wines Vinegarden

The first single-vineyard release from Eden Valley’s 1895-planted Vinegarden block – a tiny-production Syrah that captures history, community and the charm of truly old vines.

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Vinegarden is a new addition to the Phase Three line-up, though the vines themselves are anything but new. Planted around 1895 in the Eden Valley, this block of Ancestor vines has been on Ben Kelley’s radar for years. After plenty of time spent building local connections – from the CFS to the “B Grade” cricket side – he finally managed to secure some fruit. In 2023 it played a big role in Dero, but from 2024 there was enough to bottle it on its own without compromise.

The label carries a nice touch of history too – it features the old Eden Valley welcome sign that greeted the family on their first visit. The actual sign now stands at the gate to the Vinegarden block, so it felt only right to put it on the bottle.

The fruit was picked in three passes across five weeks, ranging from 11.8 to 14.5 Baume, to capture different expressions of the site. Fermented separately then brought together, the result is a wine that carries both intensity and finesse, showing off what 130 years of vine age can do with very little intervention. Just 622 bottles filled.

2024 is our first release of this stunning circa 1895 Ancestor Vine Eden Valley treasure we call Vinegarden.



We had our eye on this site for several years. And finally, through our local connections such as being a member of the Eden Valley CFS, joining the mighty Eden Valley "B Grade" cricket team, and attending local meetings and gatherings. In good time we managed to get our hands on a little. This vineyard was a major quality contributor to our 2023 wine. Now in 2024 onwards we finally have enough to feature as a single vineyard release and not sacrifice the quality of the Dero blend.



Our Vinegarden label features the original Eden Valley welcoming sign that was in place when we first drove into Eden Valley. Since that time the design of the sign has unfortunately changed. Now that very same sign depicted on our label stands at the gate on the driveway opposite our Vinegarden Vineyard!

We hand harvested and fermented this vineyard in three separate picks over a five-week period. From 11.8 to 14.5 Baume. To express the unique layers of the site. To us it does a dance of elegance and intensity. They are gnarly old vines that know exactly what to do and require very little input from us.



13.9% Alcohol | 622 Bottles Filled

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Cork

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