2024 Aeon Ferrosol

This marks the debut release of a new single-vineyard wine from Alisdair and Kenisha Tulloch.

True to the Aeon philosophy, the name tells you everything you need to know about the dirt. 'Ferrosol' refers to the iron-rich, red earth (often called Terra Rossa) found at the tiny Hermitage Lodge vineyard on Gillards Road in Pokolbin. Alisdair farms this block exclusively, managing every vine to ensure the site's specific geology makes it into the bottle.

While some Hunter Syrahs can be light and pretty, the Ferrosol is a different beast entirely. The iron oxide in the soil translates to a wine of intense colour and deep, brooding fruit presence. It is defined by robust, structural tannins that grip the palate, offering a powerful counterpoint to the sandy-soil wines of the region.

It is a serious, site-specific red that captures the personality of this unique pocket of the Hunter Valley.