The Wine VaultBarossa Valley
Full-bodied, rich Shiraz with dark fruit and chocolate. Old-vine Grenache and GSM blends. Neighboring Eden Valley produces excellent Riesling.
Country
Australia
Climate
Warm Mediterranean with hot, dry summers
Key grapes
Classification
GI (Geographical Indication): Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. Barossa Old Vine Charter recognizes vines 35-125+ years old.
What to eat
Artisan smallgoods (Mettwurst, smoked meats), Maggie Beer cuisine, lamb, and local olive oil.
Fun fact
The Barossa has some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world, with some dating back to the 1840s, pre-phylloxera.