Light Dry Red is a red produced by Aeon in Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, Australia. Made from Syrah and Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Hunter Valley
Region: Hunter Valley
Country: Australia
Grapes: Syrah, Pinot Noir
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Light Dry Red is Aeon's modern take on the old Hunter Valley tradition of blending Shiraz with Pinot Noir. Aeon is the label of Alisdair and Kenisha Tulloch, and the fruit is all Hunter Valley. The 2024, for example, was about 70% Syrah and 30% Pinot Noir, fermented whole-bunch, matured in large French oak puncheons and bottled unfined and unfiltered. It is a light, fragrant, fresh red with red cherry, raspberry and a touch of pepper. It takes well to a light chill and is made for drinking young rather than for the cellar.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Hunter Valley, Australia
Hunter Valley lies in New South Wales, north of Sydney, and is the oldest continuously producing wine region in Australia.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
More wines
From Aeon
More red wines from Hunter Valley
- Mount Henry — Mount Pleasant, Hunter Valley
- Offshoot Red Blend — Scarborough, Hunter Valley
- 1880 Vines Old Hill Vineyard Shiraz — Mount Pleasant, Hunter Valley
- 1946 Vines Rosehill — Mount Pleasant, Hunter Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Light Dry Red from?
Light Dry Red is produced by Aeon in Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, Australia.
What grapes are in Light Dry Red?
Light Dry Red is a blend of Syrah and Pinot Noir.