Barossa Valley

Overview

Located just outside of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley forms the heart of South Australian wine country. Strongly influenced by early German Silesian immigrants who settled the area in the 1840s, the Barossa boasts a unique cultural and architectural identity alongside its viticultural prowess.

Because South Australia was never struck by the phylloxera epidemic that devastated European vineyards in the late 19th century, the Barossa is home to some of the oldest continuously producing vines in the world. These ancient, low-yielding ungrafted vines produce grapes of incredible concentration and depth.

While the warm valley floor is synonymous with plush, full-bodied reds, the adjacent higher-altitude Eden Valley (which together with the Barossa Valley makes up the Barossa zone) provides a cooler climate perfect for producing world-class Riesling and elegant Shiraz.

Key Varietals

• ShirazThe iconic grape of the region. Barossa Shiraz is famous for being incredibly opulent, boasting flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and spice.
• GrenacheOften sourced from very old bush vines, producing fragrant, complex wines with red fruit notes, often blended with Shiraz and Mataro (GSM).
• Mataro (Mourvèdre)A thick-skinned grape providing earthiness, tannin, and structure, an essential component of the region's famous red blends.
• RieslingPredominantly from the cooler Eden Valley, showing pristine acidity, bright lime citrus, and beautiful ageability.