Wine

Wine is a way of life in the Barossa - we've been growing grapes and making wine since 1842 and haven't missed a beat yet! The modern Barossa incorporates Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, making it one of the only areas in Australia to have both warm and cool climate growing conditions.  Home to 750 grape growing families, many sixth generation, and 150 wine companies, the Barossa is renowned throughtout the world for its full bodied reds - Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache - and characteristic whites - Riesling, Semillon and Chardonnay. 

Dedicated wine lovers will also want to seek out the increasing number of small winemakers producing astonishingly good and interesting wines. Many are without cellar doors, however the majority will open their doors by appointment.

Wineries and Tasting Rooms

The Barossa has won multiple accolades for its wine, and it has also been rewarded for its outstanding cellar doors. There are more than 75 cellar doors in the Barossa, and most are open 7 days a week. Browse through the plentiful list of cellar doors and create your ultimate Barossa itinerary.

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Vineyards

Home to some of the world's oldest Shiraz vines, the Barossa is Australia's richest and best known viticultural and winemaking region. Comprising the historic Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, it is located in the ranges north of the city of Adelaide in South Australia. Many winemakers say that great wine is made in the vineyard and both Valleys include plantings of century old vines along with new vineyards, all contributing character and complexity to Barossa wines.

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Wine Styles

The region is renowned for its Shiraz, winning accolades around the globe, but the Barossa is much more than Shiraz. Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mataro (also known as Mourvedre) and Merlot are in plentiful supply and wine styles include the famous GSM Rhone style blends.

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Facts & Stats

Learn more about Barossa vintages.

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