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TRAVEL GUIDE
Discover
The best wines from the
Barossa region
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barossa
Barossa Valley
• Cellar Doors • Restaurants
• Festivals & Events • Cheese • Things To Do
• Distilleries • Breweries • AND MORE!
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PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2018
Barossa
– a powerhouse of
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Few wine regions can lay claim to putting Australian wine on the world map in
the way the Barossa can. Recognised for the quality of its blockbuster Shiraz, the
region is home to a veritable red carpet of famous winemaking names.
Brands like Peter Lehmann, Grant Burge, Yalumba, Wolf Blass and of course
Australian wine
Penfolds are responsible for the region achieving lofty heights on the world stage.
Vines in the region date back to 1842, many of which were planted by Germans
settling in the area, and they had early success with port-style fortified wines.
Today, more than 550 wine growing families make a living from the region,
many of them 6th generation.
With both warm and cool climates across the Barossa and Eden Valleys, the
region produces a variety of noteworthy wines from big reds to delicate Rieslings.
Of course, the Barossa is about so much more than wine. The landscape is full of
natural beauty as well as man-made beauty with many buildings of historical
significance to discover. The region is also a gourmand’s dream with many
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vineyards having established superior restaurants.
You haven’t truly experienced Australian wine until
you’ve enjoyed a trip to the Barossa!
Christine Ricketts
Cellar Director
Please note: Prices and information correct at the date of publication based on publicly available information.
It is always best to contact the supplier directly to ensure the information presented in this guide remain accurate.
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5 Practical Facts 5 Fast Facts
Best time to visit There’s a lot to see and do 50 Cellar doors
There really isn’t a bad time of year to visit As one of Australia’s premier wine regions There are more than 50 winery cellar doors to discover in the Barossa Valley ranging
the Barossa Valley. From balmy summer there’s a great deal to see and do in the from large household names to boutique vineyards. As well as wine tastings, many cellar
evenings that are ideal for enjoying outdoor Barossa Valley so make sure you allow doors also feature delicious local produce.
dining to romantic winter getaways with
wood fires to ease the chill, the Barossa can
enough time (or prioritise!). As well as world- A rich history
class wineries, there’s an array of restaurants, As you drive around the Barossa you can see the mix of European heritage in the region in
be enjoyed year round. scenery and buildings of historical the names of the towns, the architecture and the produce. If time allows, leave the car behind
It can get hot significance to explore. You really can get and enjoy one of the many heritage walks.
While the Barossa can be visited at anytime lost in this stunning region!
of the year, the sun can get blazing hot Make an event of it
during summer so if you don’t like hot Due to the Barossa’s world-class status, there’s always something happening in the region.
weather consider the shoulder seasons The many festivals encompass food, wine, art, music and culture, and perhaps the most
of spring and autumn. Spring offers mild popular is the Barossa Vintage Festival held in April every two years, which attracts over
temperatures and plenty of green scenery 55,000 people.
while autumn’s cool, crisp days showcase A village feel
beautiful changing colours. About 20,000 people live in the Barossa Valley region, scattered around the towns of
Bordering regions Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston, Williamstown and Lyndoch. With lively main streets
The wonderful thing about a trip to South boasting delicious local produce, you’ll find the locals welcoming and keen to share their
Australia is that there are so many world- stunning region.
class regions in close proximity to one
another. From the Barossa, if you have time,
Adelaide Hills is only about an hour’s drive Make a day trip of it
south and McLaren Vale is only another If you’re visiting Adelaide and only have a day to spare, then you’ll still have time to visit this
hour south from there. famous region. From Adelaide, the Barossa is only a bit more than an hour’s drive away and
if you’re not keen to drive yourself, there’s plenty of companies that offer day trip options.
What wines to expect
The Barossa is a red lover’s dream,
particularly for Shiraz fans, but be sure to
try the other red varieties on offer. White
wine drinkers won’t be disappointed either.
Barossa Riesling is top notch, with other
classic varieties like Chardonnay and
Semillon also on offer.
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Getting Here & Around
Getting here
Most visitors to the region start from Adelaide. From there it’s
Clare Valley
a 70km drive to Tanunda on the M20 north of Adelaide, or the
slightly longer routes via the A20 or B31. Many visitors stay in
and around Tanunda, the main hub of the region.
Public transport
The Adelaide Metro rail service offers a service from Adelaide to
Gawler Central that operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year and
Barossa
LinkSA operates a daily bus service from Gawler Railway Station
that connects to the Barossa. For more information visit the
Adelaide Metro and Link SA websites.
Taxi or Uber
ADELAIDE Adelaide Hills The cost of getting a taxi or Uber from the centre of Adelaide to
Tanunda is approximately $150 - $200 depending on the day you
McLaren Vale are travelling and traffic conditions.
Winery tours
If you’re planning on visiting several wineries in one day, a day
tour or charter may be a good idea. Trailhopper offers hop on,
hop off tours across the region ranging from $59.95 to $69.95
per person for a day pass. If you are travelling as part of a bigger
group, there are several companies that offer mini buses for hire,
complete with a driver and you can decide which wineries you
want to visit.
www.trailhopper.com.au
Padthaway
Cycle the region
There are many routes by bike between Adelaide and the
Mount Benson Barossa, both quick and direct or slow and scenic. The most
popular rides between Adelaide and the Barossa follow either the
Wrattonbully
Gorge Road past Kangaroo Creek Reservoir to Williamstown via
Kersbrook, or via Gumeracha. An alternative route is Lower North
East Road to Houghton and Inglewood to connect Chain of
Coonawarra Ponds Road and South Para Road to Williamstown via Kersbrook.
www.bikeabout.com.au
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CREDIT: SCOTT BARR
Linke’s Central Meat Store
Barossa Gourmet Weekend
5 Happenings The Barossa Gourmet Weekend is a
seasonal celebration of wine, food and
5 Local Produce Every meat-loving Cellarmasters staff member
who visits the Barossa never returns without
experiences. Held at the beginning of
Spring each year the event showcases
Favourites a big shop from this iconic Barossa butcher. A
family-run meat store that has been operating
since 1928, the owners use family recipes to
Barossa Vintage Festival authentic regional food of provenance
cure and smoke traditional smallgoods in a
In 1947, the Barossa community decided to sourced from local producers accompanied
wood fired smokehouse behind the store.
get together to celebrate the end of grape by quality world-class wines. From intimate Barossa Valley Cheese Company
tastings, secret dining experiences, master 27 Murray Street, Nuriootpa
harvest and vintage. Now, the festival is The Barossa Valley Cheese Company
classes, lingering long lunches, garden 08 85621143
known as the largest and longest running opened its doors in March 2003 in the
parties, platters and feasts of fresh produce,
wine tourism event in Australia. With the idyllic Barossa town of Angaston, rapidly Barossa Coffee Roasters
ability to attract over 55,000 people, it is also there’s a host of different experiences claiming its place in the region’s celebrated
on offer. More like a craft than a production, Barossa
South Australia’s largest regional festival. wine and food culture. Since then, the range Coffee Roasters roast in very small batches
The Barossan community festival features barossagourmet.com has expanded to 25 different styles of with very big smiles. All their batches are hand
over 90 events showcasing arts, music, cheese and the awards have been prolific. roasted, hand packed, and hand stamped with
culture, community and the region’s highly 67B Murray Street, Angaston the roast date. Their seasonal single origin,
recognised food and wine. The festival runs 08 8564 3636 speciality grade coffee can be purchased at
over 5 days around the middle of April every numerous locations throughout the Barossa
second year (next one is in April 2019) so including Yalumba, Seppeltsfield Wines, and
you can be sure to immerse yourself in the Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. For full list of
beautiful and unique Barossan culture. stockists visit:
barossavintagefestival.com.au
barossacoffee.com
A Day On The Green Barossa Farmers Market
Good food, fine wine and great music: a Experience the local produce of the Barossa
Day On The Green holds regular music region firsthand at the Barossa Farmers Market
festivals featuring headline acts at various held in Angaston every Saturday morning from
times throughout the year. In the Barossa, 7.30 – 11.30am. An amazing array of stallholders
the festival is held at iconic Peter Lehmann sell a beautiful selection of fresh fruit and
wines, a legend of Australian wine. vegetables, herbs, meats, specialty breads, the
www.adayonthegreen.com.au Barossa’s famous smallgoods and more!
www.barossafarmersmarket.com Tathra Homestead
Tathra Homestead is the business, passion Apex Bakery
Barossa Marathon Festival and lifestyle of the Darmody family who Apex Bakery is an Artisan Bakery based
The Barossa Marathon Festival takes place in are committed to the principles of organic in Tanunda of the Barossa Valley, and the
August every year and offers a unique way to production in their olive grove, vegetable oven has been fired and used every working
experience this famous region. Better yet, it’s garden and free-range chickens. Their extra day since they opened in 1924! The bakery
designed so you can make a weekend of it. Run virgin olive oils and free-range eggs can be specialises in slow-fermented breads and
on the Saturday, and then savour the gourmet purchased weekly at the Barossa Farmers buns as well as beautiful pastries. A must-visit!
food and award winning wine of the Barossa for Market, Bethany Wines Cellar Door, Novotel 1A Elizabeth Street, Tanunda
the rest of the weekend! Barossa and Tiny Nest (Kapunda). 08 8563 0000
runawaybarossamarathon.com.au www.tathrahomestead.com.au
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5 Cellar Doors with
Outstanding Reds
Penfolds
Arguably Australia’s most famous wine
brand, Penfolds’ cellar door is nestled in
the heart of Barossa and is a must-visit
for any discerning wine lover. Built in 1911,
this site became the focal point of Penfolds
winemaking in the 1970s as more fruit was
sourced from the Barossa Valley and its
surrounds. So while you sip away, the wine Expert tip
making team are hard at work perfecting this Make your own world-class wine with the
near-mythical wine! Penfolds Make Your Own Blend Experience!
Stand-out wine: Penfolds Grange You get to go into the lab and try your hand
Australia’s most famous and collectable red at blending Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro to
wine. Made mainly with Shiraz grapes and best suit your palate. The best part is that
usually a small percentage of Cabernet, you get to take home a 375ml bottle of your
became world-wide famous in 1995 when very own blend. Cost is $65 per person, and
Wine Spectator named it The Wine of the bookings are essential.
Year. Flavour profiles vary every vintage, but
expect a bold and powerful wine! EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Upon mentioning this travel guide, receive
Cost the standard wine tasting complimentary
Wine tastings are $10 per person, refundable (normally $10 per person)!
on any purchase. If you want to try the
Grange, the cellar door offers tastings of a
single vintage of Grange and the pour is 30 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
50ml for $50 (not refundable on purchase). 08 8568 8408
www.penfolds.com/en-au
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Enjoy
warming reds
Torbreck Expert tip
Make sure you also try the RunRig, which was
Since 1994, Torbreck has been committed
the very first wine produced by Torbreck in
Charles Melton required to book in advance. In the warmer
months they offer a Charles Melton
to creating exceptional Rhône style red
1995. RunRig is a Shiraz Viognier assemblage
and white wines. They source grapes from
Since the first vintage of Charles Melton Verandah Wine and Food Experience where sourced from centurion vines from six different
vines that date back to the 1870s, which still
Wines in 1984, this small Barossa Valley guests can taste wines from the deck area vineyards across the western ridge of the
thrive and bear fruit of unique concentration
winery has gained both national and alongside old bush vine Grenache with Barossa Valley. Exhibiting typical black fruit
and flavour. Torbreck pays tribute to these
international recognition for its fine red table spectacular views of the Barossa Ranges. power, yet fine tannins and a taught structure,
vineyards with minimal intervention, creating
wines. Charles Melton was one of a small RunRig stands today as Torbreck’s flagship
Expert tip wines of richness, structure and length that
group of winemakers who helped retain wine. It has won the highest accolades including
Charles Melton is the only Australian age gracefully.
the viticultural heritage of the Barossa by 100 points from Robert M Parker’s Wine
recognising the value and tradition of the producer of a vin-santo styled dessert wine, Stand-out wine: The Steading Advocate and A Barossa Trust Mark recipient,
region’s traditional old vine Grenache, Shiraz Sotto di Ferro, so if you like this style of wine, This beautifully complex Rhône inspired honouring the wine’s origins, environmental
and Mourvedre. make sure to try it! Grenache, Mataro, Shiraz blend is sourced sustainability and distinction to region.
from fruit across Torbreck estate vineyards
Stand-out wine: La Belle Mere EXCLUSIVE OFFER and from grower partners across the Barossa EXCLUSIVE OFFER
A GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mataro) that Upon showing the Cellarmasters travel Valley. The Steading has a fragrancy, purity When you visit the cellar door, tell them
showcases everything that’s great about guide, you get to try a special wine during of fruit, mid-palate concentration and you are visiting because you read about it
the Barossa and why these traditional the tasting. savoury tannin profile that best exemplifies in the Cellarmasters Travel Guide, and the
Rhône varietals have made the Barossa
the most regarded Barossa Valley varieties. tasting will be complimentary!
their second home.
Krondorf Road, Tanunda Cost
Cost 08 8563 3606 Lot 51, Roennfeldt Road, Marananga
The winery offers $5 per person wine
The winery offers complimentary wine 08 8568 8123
www.charlesmeltonwines.com.au tastings of the current vintage range including
tastings, but tastings of six or more are
Descendant, The Factor and RunRig! www.torbreck.com
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Langmeil Winery Expert tip
If you want to discover more about this
With a history dating back to 1842, Langmeil
lovely winery, take the Freedom Experience
Winery is the confluence of the Barossa’s
Tour and Taste, which includes a guided tour
cultural beginnings and award-winning
through the old vineyard and a tasting in the
wines. Today it is a captivating pocket of
Freedom Cellar. $50 per person, bookings
days gone by now owned by the Lindner
are essential.
family, whose imprint on the Barossa spans
six-generations of farming, food and wine. As
custodians of the land, they are dedicated to EXCLUSIVE OFFER
old vine preservation and winemaking. If you mention the Cellarmasters Travel
Guide when pre-booking the tasting, the
Stand-out wine:
The Freedom 1843 Shiraz
cellar door will include a special wine during Boutique
your tasting that’s not usually available! artisan producers
Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz
vineyard, which was planted in 1843 by
vigneron Christian Auricht. Escaping war and
Corner of Langmeil & Para Roads, Tanunda
persecution in Prussia, Auricht travelled to
his new homeland, finding Freedom in the 08 8563 2595
Barossa Valley. His original plantings survive www.langmeilwinery.com.au
to this day and are some of the oldest and
rarest vines in the world.
Cost
Wine tastings are complimentary, and take
place daily between 10:30am to 4:30pm.
Langmeil provides a complete Barossa Valley Yelland & Papps Cost
experience immersing you in the Langmeil Complimentary wine tastings Wednesdays
Husband and wife winemaking team Michael
Village and their great Barossa Valley and to Saturdays, guided by the owners. The
Papps and Susan Papps (nee Yelland)
Eden Valley wines. focus is on small, personalised groups (they
are boutique artisan producers pushing
boundaries with respect to the traditions. are unable to accommodate groups of more
Named one of James Halliday’s Top Ten than ten).
Best New Wineries in 2009, they have
consistently achieved 5 Star status. Expert tip
A visit to the charming Yelland & Papps
Stand-out wine: Second Take Grenache cellar door will see you sampling their YP,
This lovely red wine has more in common Devote, Second Take and Divine range wines
with a Pinot Noir than a beefy Barossa red. as well as seasonal produce fresh from the
Expect flavours of red fruits like plum, cherry, property including walnuts.
redcurrant and raspberry with a blast of
cranberry picking up the pace.
279 Nuraip Road, Nuriootpa
(08) 8562 3510
www.yellandandpapps.com
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Cellar Doors with
Outstanding Whites
Peter Lehmann Wines
No visit to the Barossa Valley is complete
without a trip to the iconic Peter Lehmann
winery. The fifth generation of one of
Barossa’s pioneering families, Peter Lehmann
founded the winery in the late seventies.
He was a member of the Order of Australia,
a founding member of the Barons of the
Barossa and a legend of Australian wine.
Stand-out wine:
Masters Margaret Semillon
The Masters wines are named in honour
of a person or event that has played an
intrinsic role in the Peter Lehmann story,
and released with bottle age to capture
the wines’ full potential. Named after Peter Expert tip
Lehmann’s beloved wife, the Margaret Like live music? Your visit could coincide with a
Semillon is a beautiful aged white that is dry concert! Peter Lehmann is a member of A Day
with a zesty finish that can be aged a further On The Green, hosting music events featuring
5 – 10 years if desired. headline acts on the grounds of the winery. See
Cost www.adayonthegreen.com.au for more details.
Complimentary wine tastings are available in
addition to a range of tailored experiences all Para Road, Tanunda
hosted by specialist educators who can design 08 8565 9555
an experience for novices or experts alike.
www.peterlehmannwines.com
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Kalleske Wines Turkey Flat Fun fact
The old Schulz butcher shop is now the
Kalleske Wines is the oldest certified organic You will find Turkey Flat Vineyards’ cellar
heart of Turkey Flat and the home of the
and biodynamic farm, vineyard and winery in door tucked away on the edge of Tanunda,
cellar door tastings, and it’s one of the more
the Barossa Valley. The Kalleske family have surrounded by old vines – some dating
historic tasting experiences the region has to
been farming and growing grapes since 1853 back to 1847. This beautiful 1860s bluestone
offer. Ask about the option to taste selected
near the village of Greenock. They are one of building, once the Schulz family butcher
museum stock to make it extra memorable!
the region’s leading grape-growing families, shop, has recently gone through a carefully
consistently growing some of the Barossa’s considered restoration and is the picture
best quality grapes. perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine. Bethany Road Tanunda
08 8563 2851
Stand-out wine: Kalleske Florentine Stand-out wine: Barossa Valley White
www.turkeyflat.com.au
Chenin Blanc A layered and thought-provoking blend of
Chenin Blanc is a grape that is hard to Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier inspired
grow anywhere, and not only does Kalleske by the whites of the Rhône Valley. The
succeed in growing the white variety, but underlying rich medley of fresh & roasted
it has one of the few remaining old vine stone fruit is topped with a toasty note of
vineyards producing Chenin Blanc in the spice-laced crumb and balanced with a
Barossa. This single vineyard wine is vibrant restrained zesty hit of ginger on the
and fruit-driven; expect a juicy palate of lingering finish.
fresh apple, passionfruit and lemon curd.
Cost
Cost A traditional cellar door tasting is $10 per
The winery offers complimentary wine person, redeemable on purchase. Wines by
tastings of the full range of organic wines the glass are also available.
and can be matched to regional produce
platters. Private VIP tastings and guided
winery tours are also available.
Expert tip
If you want to try something truly unique,
ask if the Kalleske Divergent Genre is
available for tasting. This range is only
released in small amounts so it may not
always be available. The series includes
the Plenarius Viognier, a traditionally
made Amber or Orange Wine, the Parallax
Grenache, a lighter style early pick Grenache,
the Zeitgeist Shiraz, an unoaked Shiraz as
well as an unoaked Durif that has spent 365 Enjoy the
days on skins. 6 Murray St, Greenock old vine views
08 8563 4000
www.kalleske.com
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As one of the original wine pioneers of the
5 Red Star rated winery Yalumba is
Barossa, Yalumba’s entrepreneurial spirit has
Australia’s most iconic family-owned winery,
been passed on to later generations, as they
encompassing five generations that have
were one of the first brands to champion
been making wine since 1849. Known for
screw cap closures.
their Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz blends,
they have demonstrated great vision in their
selection of vineyard sites and plantings 40 Eden Valley Road, Angaston
of alternative varieties. In addition to 08 8561 3200
traditional varieties, Yalumba’s Viognier has www.yalumba.com
become widely respected.
Stand-out wine: The Virgilius Viognier
The Virgilius is Yalumba’s most premium and
enchanting white wine. It demonstrates power
complemented by restraint in its luscious
palate of lifted ginger spice, layered with
mineral sourdough like texture and complex
apricot and almond savouriness. It’s adored by
wine lovers searching for a unique wine.
Cost The Willows Vineyard Cost
Curated Wine Tasting Flights are available at The Scholz’s Australian story began in 1845 The cellar door offers complimentary wine
a charge (cost redeemable upon purchase when 40 year-old Johann Gottfried emigrated tastings, and is closed Tuesdays and public
of any wine in the flight), while a selection to the Barossa. Like other settlers, he holidays. Groups of 10 or more are requested
of wines are available for complimentary established a mix farm of sheep, cows, crops to book in advance.
tastings. The landscaped grounds framed and fruit as well as a few vines but it was the Fun fact
by the Wine Room and the historic clock relationship with the vines that was the most The Willows Vineyard vines range in age from
tower provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy enduring. The Willows vineyard was first the Semillon, which is more than 70 years old,
a delicious platter of artisanal Barossa treats, planted in 1936 and today they have over 40 to the Shiraz, Cabernet and Riesling, which
hand made by their Head Cooper. hectares of vineyards, all the while remaining were planted in the ’60s and ’70s.
true to the traditions of the Barossa.
Stand-out wine: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Barossa Valley Floor Riesling
Upon mentioning this travel guide, you
The Willows Riesling has its own unique style, get to try a special wine during your
showing more character and `front’ than cellar door tasting!
most other Rieslings. Made entirely from
free-run juice, the flavour is refreshing, with
crisp citrus fruit and orange blossom, a racy 310 Light Pass Road, Light Pass
crunchy acid and a crisp dry finish. Perfect for (08) 8562 1080
drinking now, it will also develop beautifully in www.thewillowsvineyard.com.au
the bottle over the next few years.
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Z Wine offers a unique approach to the cellar
3 Quirky
door experience offering tastings for $5 per
person, redeemable on purchase, in a wine
bar environment where you can enjoy the
Cellar Doors wine with regional fare.
Expert tip
All wines are hand crafted in small batches
with all bottles individually numbered with
Z Wine the promise of ‘quality not quantity’, so you
Z is for Zerk and the Zerk sisters Janelle know you are purchasing a unique product.
and Kristen grew up together in the Barossa
Valley on a vineyard that has been in EXCLUSIVE OFFER
the family for five generations. With 160
Upon mentioning this travel guide, receive
years of Barossa heritage behind them,
a complimentary tasting + free freight on
Z Wine was born from a vision for stylish
any dozen purchased Australia wide and a
wine without compromise. Designed to
bonus bottle dozen purchase, and a special
be the best, they utilise high quality fruit,
tasting of the Vigneron Series Old Vine and
winemaking techniques and presentation to
Dry Grown 2016 Shiraz.
make this label a sophisticated and elegant
representation of the Barossa. Open until
2am on Fridays and Saturdays, this wine bar 109-111 Murray Street, Tanunda
is the most happening thing in Tanunda on 08 8563 3637
the weekends! www.zwine.com.au
Rockford Wines Cost
Iconic 5 Red Star winery Rockford Wines is Wine tastings are complimentary and the
Barossa’s best-kept secret. At the heart of cellar door is open seven days a week.
their wines is the aim to keep the best of the Expert tip
traditional wine trade alive. Their devoted You can also experience Rockford’s wines at
customers can only buy their hard-to- many quality restaurants. Visit their website
come-by wines via the cellar door or for more information.
mail order as there’s only a handful of
independent retailers in capital cities that
131 Krondorf Road, Tanunda
stock their wines.
1800 088 818
www.rockfordwines.com.au
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Villages to Visit
Tscharke’s Wines
Tscharke’s Place is home to Tscharke estate
grown and crafted wines and Tscharke
Barossa Pottery. Visionaries Damien and
Eva Tscharke created a unique sustainable
space that’s a reflection of the Tscharke
family’s 150-year history in the region.
Perched on the gentle rugged slopes of
Marananga on the Western Ridge, the
traditional German style timber build took
over three years to achieve and is as unique
as their Barossa wines which favour texture,
restraint and elegance.
Expert tip
Cost Be sure to check out Eva’s pottery, which is
Visitors to Tscharke’s Place engage in a handcrafted from stoneware clay, with a real
complimentary tasting journey, exploring focus on functionality and quality for each
emerging Mediterranean varieties and piece. The stoneware is used everyday in the
Barossa regional classics all whilst learning a tasting room – a testament to its beauty and
little about Tscharke’s sustainable viticultural durability.
practices along the way. For a more intimate
tasting, book a Bread and Wine Experience
376 Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga
in the unique, underground private tasting
room –advance bookings essential. (08) 8562 4922
www.tscharke.com.au
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Page | Page 26Tanunda Greenock
Tanunda is the cosmopolitan heart of the As the name suggests, Greenock has a strong
Barossa and visitors can experience all Scottish influence thanks to the Scottish
aspects of the good life thanks to the diverse immigrants who have called this village home.
mix of cafés, restaurants, butchers, bakeries Vibrant and friendly, the town attracts visitors
and cellar doors on offer. There’s even a due to premium wineries such as Kalleske as
sculpture park and gallery for the artistically well as organic producers. While you’re there
inclined. Located on the banks of the North you can also take a cooking class with famous
Para River and originally settled in 1843, it’s Barossa chef Mark McNamara or enjoy a beer at
an historic, family-friendly town with plenty Greenock Brewers, a micro-brewery housed in
of picnic spots and activities such as bike an 1860s wheat store.
riding and heritage walks.
Angaston
Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley,
Angaston is one of South Australia’s oldest
towns. It’s a charming, bustling village of
2,000 people proudly displaying its English-
CREDIT: DRAGAN RADOCAJ influenced heritage. With beautiful examples
of 19th century architecture, Angaston is
also a food lover’s paradise with some of the
Eden Valley Barossa’s finest produce on offer. A stroll
Located in the Barossa’s high country, Eden down the main street will reward you with
Valley is known as the ‘Garden of Grapes an eclectic mix of dining options and the
and Gums.’ The scenic hillsides produce southern end is home to the Barossa’s very
some of the region’s most prestigious cool own Italian epicentre.
climate wines and a visit to the Eden Valley angaston.org.au
is a chance to slow down and breathe while
you soak in the scenery and enjoy quaint
boutique wineries. Art lovers can visit Lyndoch
Lillefield Gallery, while history enthusiasts Referred to as ‘The cool end of the Barossa’,
can view a majestic Lutheran Church in Lyndoch has the feel of a small country town
the main street. Nature lovers won’t be with a main street offering quirky shops, a
disappointed either with a range of walking butcher, a traditional bakery, plus great coffee
trails and panoramic views on offer. and local produce. After a visit to one of the
nearby wineries, take the opportunity to enjoy
some of the natural beauty. The Rose Garden
at Lyndoch Hill is a mecca for rose lovers
from around the world, and you can also stroll
through over 5 acres of stunning lavender fields
CREDIT: SCOTT BARR at the nearby Lyndoch Lavender Farm.
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Page | Page 28Red Door Espresso The Greenock
5 Places 5 Places
Red Door Espresso is a charming, licensed The Greenock is a charming little country
coffee house and the home away from pub located in the beautiful Barossa Valley
home for many Barossa locals and visitors
for Breakfast to Eat
that claims to be the best pub in the region,
alike. Chef Patti McGorman has created an and they invite you to find out for yourself!
eclectic cafe and filled it with relaxed chatter, Boasting heritage style fixtures, the
sumptuous food and hospitality. A family- modernised and restored pub serves great
friendly cafe, open for breakfast five days a food and wine with menus that showcase
Souls With Zest week, you can even bring your four-legged Vintners Bar & Grill the best of the area.
friend along and dine in the courtyard or Awarded Best Regional Contemporary
If you’re feeling hungry, Souls With Zest has 2 Murray Street, Greenock
front patio. Restaurant in 2016, Vintners Bar & Grill
a menu to satisfy your breakfast cravings. 08 8562 8136
Choose from a mouth-watering selection of 79 Murray Street, Tanunda create distinctive, unfussed and brilliantly
pancakes, brekkie wraps, bacon & egg rolls 08 8563 1181 balanced dishes in the heart of the Barossa.
and eggs on toast. They serve breakfast until They have alfresco and formal dining options
3pm, and if you’ve worked up an appetite try to suit the season and their dedication to
Darling’s Cafe
the Souls Breakfast, which is famous around high quality food and service has seen it
If you’re looking for a coffee hit to start your become a favourite for both locals and out-
the Barossa.
day of wine tasting in the Barossa, Darling’s of-town guests.
37 Murray Street, Angaston Café have over 30 years of experience
08 8564 2271 in the hospitality industry and it shows. Cnr Stockwell & Angaston Roads,
They pride themselves on their quality Angaston
Fleur Social 08 8564 2488 Harvest Kitchen
coffee, but customers also rave about the
Fleur Social combines a passion for floral Harvest Kitchen offers a unique dining
friendly service and delicious hot chocolate.
design with locally sourced and produced experience with a communal seasonal
coffee. Husband and wife team, Ryan and Sara,
The breakfast menu includes homemade 1918 Bistro & Grill menu, where the dishes are designed to
muesli and granola as well as house-made For a fine dining experience that captures
have created a contemporary space designed complement the wines of six artisanal
vegetarian and Boston baked beans. the essence of the Barossa, 1918 Bistro &
for locals and visitors alike. Pop in for a barista- Barossa wine producers. A visit to Harvest
made coffee and enjoy the fresh cut flowers, Shop 3, 56 Murray Street, Tanunda Grill serves hearty fare with friendly Kitchen holds the promise of generous,
ensuring you a fresh start to your day! 08 8563 3973 service. They carefully select ingredients honest and flavoursome food and the
incorporating three essential elements: fresh, ambience of the Barossa’s largest wine bar.
55C Murray Street, Nuriootpa seasonal and local. This iconic restaurant is
08 8562 1612 Cnr Light Pass & Magnolia Roads,
a must visit for anyone seeking an authentic
Vine Vale
El Estanco Barossa dining experience.
08 8563 3935
In the small town of Greenock, housed in a 94 Murray Street, Tanunda
quaint settlers’ cottage, El Estanco celebrate 08 8563 0405 The Clubhouse
wholesome, seasonal, local produce. Blending If you’re after a down to earth pub-style meal
Australian and Colombian influences, they then look no further than The Clubhouse
create dishes rich in tradition but with their located in Tanunda. Formed as a community
own unique twist. Drop by for a delicious club in 1891, today The Clubhouse boasts
breakfast made from the freshest local modern facilities and excellent service. Their
produce and don’t be surprised if the cabinet extensive a la carte menu includes steaks,
full of sweet treats also tempts you. schnitzels, seafood and more.
23 Murray Street, Greenock 45 MacDonnell Street, Tanunda
0438 006 552 08 8563 2058
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Page | Page 305 Other Drink Destinations Rehn Bier
Established in 2012, Rehn Bier utilises
traditional brewing methods and a ‘hands
on’ approach interpreting classic beer
Barossa Distilling styles from around the world. Every step
of the process is taken care of in-house for
Company full flavoured, authentic beer with a real
For a gin that is quintessentially Barossa, handcrafted touch.
visit the Barossa Distilling Company in 23 Magnolia Street, Tanunda
Nuriootpa. Using a creative infusion of 12
0409 434 702
botanicals, distilled with premium quality
Barossa grape spirit, the gin delivers a
unique flavour profile that captures the
essence of the Barossa in every bottle.
18-28 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa
0498 999 934
Barossa Cider Co.
Crafted using 100% handpicked fresh apples
and pears from only the finest family-owned
orchards, the Barossa Cider Co. passionately
supports all things local. Their multi award-
winning ciders are full-bodied, rich and
creamy and proudly Barossan! Tastings
available at: Seppeltsfield Barossa Cellar Door.
730 Seppeltsfield Road, Seppeltsfield
08 8568 6200
Scullery Made Tea
Barossa Valley Brewing Scullery Made Teas have a dedicated
Barossa Valley Brewing aims to craft world- following by those in the know and famous
class beers that sit alongside world-class chef, author and restaurateur Maggie Beer
wines. Foodies at heart, they love nothing claims ‘Scullery Made has made tea drinking
better than pairing great beer with great food something special.’ You can enjoy a range
and the brewery now houses a restaurant of their unique brews at selected cafés and
that uses the best and freshest ingredients restaurants throughout the valley including
including Barossa-roasted coffee beans, Harvest Kitchen, Casa Carboni, Maggie
locally smoked malt, local picked cherries and Beer’s Farm Shop and many more.
lemongrass tended by
Barossan producers. For stockists: www.scullerymade.org/
stockists
2A Murray Street, Tanunda
08 8563 0696
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Page | Page 32Wheely good time Treat yourself
Explore the magnificent beauty of the Tired after all the wine tasting? Bali
Barossa at your own pace on a bicycle Traditional Spa offers a full range of
along the 40km sealed Barossa trail. Linking day spa facilities and packages with the
Gawler and the Stuart O’Grady Way, the trail soothing notes of traditional Balinese
explores the natural beauty along the North music, all designed to rejuvenate the body
Para River and the agricultural landscapes and enrich the mind. They use exclusively
between the Barossa Ranges and the Indonesian therapies with pure, fresh and
Adelaide Plains. natural products in a form of mixtures of
www.barossa.com/visit/see-do/cycling/ herbs and spices.
5 Non-Wine the-barossa-trail 146 Murray Street, Tanunda
0402 851 433
Related Things To Do
Visit Maggie Beer’s iconic shop
Maggie Beer is an Australian cook, food author, restaurateur and food manufacturer
living in the Barossa Valley whose career has spanned almost five decades. Her
philosophy of cooking from the heart and making the most of each and every
ingredient has won her many fans and her produce and recipes continue to be sought
after. The Farm Shop is where you can experience her produce first hand and take a
little home to enjoy afterwards.
Whispering Wall Rd, Williamstown
08 8563 8444
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The Whispering Wall is the retaining
wall of the Barossa Reservoir. Built
between 1899 and 1903, the dam was a
revolutionary engineering feat for its day
but it’s the wall’s unique acoustic effects
that draw visitors from far afield. Words
whispered at one side can be clearly
heard at the other, more than 100 metres 5x Practical Websites
away, and it’s a great destination for
families. barossa.com
Whispering Wall Rd, Williamstown Barossa.com brings together all the information you need to know about
08 8563 8444 visiting this famous region in one easy to use, informative website. From
wine, food, events and other experiences, Barossa.com is a great place to
start when planning a trip to the Barossa.
edenvalley.org.au
This is the official site for the Eden Valley with helpful information on the
history of the area, where to stay, food and wineries in the region, as well as
other interesting places to explore while you’re there.
barossafarmersmarket.com
A visit to the Barossa Valley isn’t complete without a trip to the Barossa
Farmers Market. This website provides information about the stallholders
and who will be attending from week to week.
eatlocalsa.com.au/regions/Barossa/
Take time out in nature If you’re a foodie, then you’ll want to know which Barossa eateries champion
local produce. This handy website lists cafes, restaurants, pubs and more so
Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park has panoramic you won’t miss any of the delicious regional food on offer.
views across the ranges to the Barossa Valley
and offers two walking trails that pass through cellarmasters.com.au
a variety of unique landscapes. The Wallowa Can’t get enough of Barossa wine? Cellarmasters has a huge range of wines
Hike and the Stringbark loop include creeks, from this famous region that we can deliver straight to your door.
rocky outcrops, and areas of low forest and open
grassland, with plenty of memorable opportunities
for photography. Go into the Barossa Visitor
Centre in Tanunda for a map of the walks.
Tanunda Creek Road, Tanunda
08 8280 7048
CREDIT: SCOTT BARR
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