Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley is about an hour and a half drive to the North of Adelaide, in South Australia and is the oldest wine region in the country, founded by German settlers. The region can be credited with putting Australian wine on the world wine map, thanks to Shiraz, which thrives in the warm climate (though Hunter Valley Semillon also contributed.)
For many years traditionalist wine makers thought the grape variety was best suited to the cooler climates of the Rhône Valley and that the variety would cook and in the warmth of the Australian sun. Although South Australian Shiraz is a bigger, beefier wine than its southern French counterpart Syrah, no one can deny the regions propensity to produce world class wines.
Not only Shiraz is cultivated in Barossa Valley, with other red varieties such as Grenache, Mourvedre (Mataro) and to a lesser extent Sauvignon. The white varieties that thrive best seem to be Semillon, Chardonnay and Rhone varietals like Viognier, Marsanne and Roussane.
The Valley has many subregions which all have unique terroirs. Seppeltsfield, Marananga, Greenock are to name but a few. With a huge number of wineries in such a small area, and a host of accommodation, the region is very popular for wine-tourism. In the words of Master of Wine Jancis Robinson, the Barossa Valley became "Australia's quintessential wine region."
For many years traditionalist wine makers thought the grape variety was best suited to the cooler climates of the Rhône Valley and that the variety would cook and in the warmth of the Australian sun. Although South Australian Shiraz is a bigger, beefier wine than its southern French counterpart Syrah, no one can deny the regions propensity to produce world class wines.
Not only Shiraz is cultivated in Barossa Valley, with other red varieties such as Grenache, Mourvedre (Mataro) and to a lesser extent Sauvignon. The white varieties that thrive best seem to be Semillon, Chardonnay and Rhone varietals like Viognier, Marsanne and Roussane.
The Valley has many subregions which all have unique terroirs. Seppeltsfield, Marananga, Greenock are to name but a few. With a huge number of wineries in such a small area, and a host of accommodation, the region is very popular for wine-tourism. In the words of Master of Wine Jancis Robinson, the Barossa Valley became "Australia's quintessential wine region."
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Following the pattern of recent years, the preceding winter rainfalls were above average followed by slightly drier conditions through spring. Warmer than average conditions through October and November promoted healthy canopies, good flowering and a healthy set of bunches. Very ... Learn MoreJohn Duval Annexus Mataro 2018$69.99 Per item -
The Turkey Flat Vineyard boasts some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. Planted in 1847, these hard-working gnarled old vines are still producing fantastic fruit. They receive no irrigation with theirroots extending metres into the soil in search of ... Learn MoreTurkey Flat Shiraz 1997$70.00 Per item -
Seppelt individual vineyard wines are only produced in years when the quality of the grapes are considered to be outstanding. The 50 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines from the famed Dorrien Vineyard have produced a fully bodied, wonderfully complex wine with ... Learn MoreSeppelt 'Dorrien Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1993$70.00 Per item -
This exceptional single-site Shiraz is made from antique vines that were planted in 1919 on the world famous soils of the Barossa Valley floor. The Steeple captures this cooler Barossa vintage. This has a cool fruit spectrum of cedar and fresh ... Learn MoreYalumba Steeple Shiraz 2016$70.00 Per item -
A dry 2019 produced a low crop. The cool clay loam gully showed good canopy to protect the small intense fruit making this 2019 release a delicious densely decadent fruited shiraz that graces the path of its heritage. A densely poised fruited ... Learn MoreTorzi Matthews '1920 Single Vineyard' Shiraz 2019$74.99 Per item -
The blend is composed of 38% Shiraz, 32% Mourvedre and 30% Grenache. ... Learn MoreGrant Burge Shadrach Cabernet Sauvignon 1996$75.00 Per item -
Seppelt individual vineyard wines are only produced in years when the quality of the grapes are considered to be outstanding. The 50 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines from the famed Dorrien Vineyard have produced a fully bodied, wonderfully complex wine with ... Learn MoreSeppelt 'Dorrien Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1996$85.00 Per item -
"Stylish." - 94 points, Gary Walsh. The Old Vine Shiraz block at Nuriootpa, from which some of the fruit is sourced, was spawned from The Old Bastard vineyard (est 1893). Cherry, mixed dark fruits, spice and cedar notes. Full bodied mouth-filling tannins, ... Learn MoreKaesler 'Old Vine' Shiraz 2018$85.99 Per item -
Hentley Farm is a single estate boutique winery nestled amongst rolling hills in the west of the Barossa Valley, producing exceptional wines. This wine 'The Beauty' is just one of their many stellar Shiraz. Selected from a single block high ... Learn MoreHentley farm "The Beast" Shiraz 2018$88.99 Per item -
Hewitson’s Old Garden Mourvedre is one of the gems of Australian wine. It’s made from grapes grown on vines reputed to be the oldest mourvedre vines in the world – over 160 years old – and it’s bottled as a ... Learn MoreHewitson Old Garden Mourvedre 2015$90.00 Per item -
Over the years successive vintages of No.1 has won numerous awards at major wine shows across Australia. The secret to this wine's success lies in the extraordinary heritage of old Barossa vines along the eastern fringes of the Valley floor. ... Learn MoreSaltram No.1 Shiraz 1996$95.00 Per item -
Over the years successive vintages of No.1 has won numerous awards at major wine shows across Australia. The secret to this wine's success lies in the extraordinary heritage of old Barossa vines along the eastern fringes of the Valley floor. ... Learn MoreSaltram No.1 Shiraz 1994$95.00 Per item -
Elderton is an Australian family-owned producer based in the Barossa Valley of South Australia. It is best known for its old-vine Shiraz red wines, led by the Command cuvée. However, it first came to prominence after winning a major ... Learn More
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This Eden Valley Grenache comes from a 156 year old vineyard in Springton on brown and grey sandy loam over yellow clays. Aromas of rhubarb, raspberry, pink musk, Turkish delight and candied orange peel. Medium bodied and supremely textured with layers ... Learn MoreHead Wines Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019$99.99 Per item -
In this Ancestor Vine Grenache Mataro, you can see Alex Head's winemaking passion and philosophy distilled into a single bottle. From an ancient vineyard in Springton in the Eden Valley, these warhorse vines planted in 1858 yield fruit of dazzling concentration ... Learn MoreHead Wines Ancestor Vine Grenache Mataro 2015$99.99 Per item -
Almost blood red, this is a Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz in motion, changing and shifting from red scents of currants and cranberries to the black fruits of plum compote and black cherries, before a touch of cedar, leafy herbs and powdery ... Learn MoreYalumba The Signature 1996$100.00 Per item -
Dense and chewy, offering oodles of plum and blueberry flavors at the core, shaded nicely with hints of mineral and licorice, and finishing with polished tannins. Drink now through 2010." www.winespectator.com ... Learn MoreYalumba The Octavius Shiraz 1997$110.00 Per item -
Lovers of balanced Barossa Shiraz should beeline for the 2019 offerings from Two Hands. A compelling nose of caramelized meat, warm raspberries, vanilla and an array of dried spices. The palate is full-bodied without being over the top at all, supple, ... Learn More -
The 1843 Freedom Shiraz encapsulates contemporary Barossa style. Based on low-yielding ancestor vines planted by Christian Auricht in 1843, the wine references the past by harnessing heritage with traditional winemaking practices. Aged in new (60 to 80%) and seasoned French oak hogsheads, this expressive ... Learn MoreLangmeil Winery 'The Freedom 1843' Shiraz 1998$125.00 Per item
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94% Shiraz & 6% Viognier. This wine is directly descended from RunRig. Intense, perfumed fruits with an underlying layer of lavender and spice. Dense dark cherry and blueberry fruit is perfectly interwoven with subtle nuances of white peach, spice and cinnamon. Full-bodied with ... Learn MoreTorbreck 'Descendant' Shiraz Viognier 2018$125.00 Per item -
In the words of Torbreck, The Factor is Torbreck's "homage to the great old Shiraz vines of the Barossa Valley and the growers who painstakingly tend and nurture them each year." The Factor is predominantly from the Gomersal and Marananga ... Learn MoreTorbreck 'The Factor' Shiraz 2018$125.00 Per item -
Penfolds is Australia's most famous wine producer, best known for its flagship wine Grange, one of the most acclaimed wines in the world. Among many other accolades, the 1955 Grange was named one of the top 12 wines of the 20th Century ... Learn MorePenfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008$130.00 Per item -
This truly excellent example of Barossa shiraz comes from vines planted in 1894 and from one of the great wineries of the region. Deeply complex, with dark fruits and a decent splash of well-weighted oak. Blackberry and licorice, spices and dark ... Learn MoreElderton Command Shiraz 2017$130.00 Per item -
Very deep, youthful purple/red hue, with essency dark plum, dried herb and black cherry aromas, including a distinctive note of thyme. The palate is full-bodied and quite muscular, powerful and concentrated, but quite elegantly stated, without too-obvious oak, while ... Learn MoreHead Wines Wilton Hill Shiraz 2017$131.99 Per item -
Intense wine - amazing concentration yet still fresh. Blackberries, loganberries, boysenberries, mulberries raspberries, it's pretty dark in there. It also hides some flecks of slate and iron stone. Profound depths of the blackberry, liqueur-soaked plum, licorice, bitter chocolate and spice ... Learn MoreKaesler 'Alte Reben' Shiraz 2016$134.99 Per item -
This truly excellent example of Barossa shiraz comes from vines planted in 1894 and from one of the great wineries of the region. Deeply complex, with dark fruits and a decent splash of well-weighted oak. Blackberry and licorice, spices and dark ... Learn MoreElderton Command Barossa Shiraz 2018$145.00 Per item -
Grenache has been a stalwart variety of the Barossa for more than 150 years, ideally suited to the Mediterranean climate and ancient soils. Torbreck's ultrapolished, approachable style is on display here, but those who spurn new oak influence will run a ... Learn MoreTorbreck Les Amis Grenache 2018$200.00 Per item -
Penfolds RWT Shiraz is made with Barossa Valley shiraz matured in (this year) 80 percent new French oak. It was first released with the 1997 vintage, launched in 2000. ... Learn MorePenfolds 'RWT' Shiraz 2005$215.00 Per item -
Red Blends perfect for Summer BBQs!
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Kit Contains
4x Dutschke Uncle Shiraz Cab Merlot 2017
4x Heredita Cotes Du Rhone 2019
4x Koerner Brothers Cabernet Malbec 2018Red Blends Kit$220.00 -
Pack contains:
- Te Aro Estate Pruners Reward Fortified NV
- Equipo Navazos La Bota de PX 56 NV
- Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz NV
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A blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier made just prior to bottling, the latest RunRig vintage is a complete masterpiece. It kicks off with elegant notes of pencil shavings accenting blueberries and blackberries on the nose, then shows incredible, palate-staining intensity ... Learn MoreTorbreck RunRig 2018$300.00 Per item -
The Caley is the pinnacle of a long winemaking journey of excellence, that rightfully honours Yalumba’s most adventurous son, Fred Caley Smith. A blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz, The Caley is a classic marriage of two ... Learn MoreYalumba 'The Caley' Cabernet Shiraz 2016$359.99 Per item -
Very deep, dark purple/red colour, with an amazing bouquet redolent of star anise, blackberry conserve, preserved plums, graphite and espresso coffee. The palate is staggeringly powerful, concentrated, dense and thickly textured, with a richness and density of licorice, blackberry ... Learn MoreTorbreck RunRig 2013 (Museum Release)$359.99 Per item -
Perfumed aromas of dark berries, mocha and spice. Rich, dense and creamy with spicy, cedary French oak. Long finish with waves of flavour. Tannins are powerful but already integrating nicely. Very drinkable now but could cellar for 10-15 years easily. ... Learn More -
99 points - James Halliday, AU Wine Companion Aromas of rose petals and perfume, layered with raisins. The palate is mouth-coating and syrupy, with raisins and Christmas cake, however maintains a delicate and balancing acidity. The Paramount DP62 Muscat is crafted ... Learn More -
Heady aromas of intense, rich dark fruits such as satsuma plum, blackberry and mulberry fill the bouquet with dark chocolate, spices and savoury notes combining added complexities. The palate possesses a rich concentration, with flavours of liquorice, ripe blackberries, dark ... Learn MoreTorbreck 'The Laird' Shiraz 2017$789.00 Per item -
Heady aromas of intense, rich dark fruits such as satsuma plum, blackberry and mulberry fill the bouquet with dark chocolate, spices and savoury notes combining added complexities. The palate possesses a rich concentration, with flavours of liquorice, ripe blackberries, dark ... Learn MoreTorbreck 'The Laird' Shiraz 2016$789.00 Per item
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