South Australia's Eden Valley is just a short distance away from Australia's famous Barossa Valley. In fact, the Eden Valley is classed as part of the greater Barossa region. But the higher elevation and cooler climate means the wines that it produces are more elegant and refined than its big, bold, Barossa counterparts. Famous names in the Eden Valley include Yalumba, Henschke, New Eden, Avon Brae, Tollana, Pewsey Vale, Mountadam and Hill Smith Estate. Riesling is undoubtedly the star variety of the Eden Valley, with examples like Storton, Heggies, Pewsey Vale and Leo Buring being some of the most well-known. In its youth, Eden Valley Rieslings is austere and minerally, with searingly intense lemon and lime characters, and a minerally acid finish. A stint in the cellar reveals stunning aged characters of toast, butter, and kerosene – a characteristic prized by wine connoisseurs. The Eden Valley is also renowned for its elegant Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. For a taste of paradise, you can't go past an Eden Valley wine.