Barossa is a wine region of South Australia, Australia.
The signature grape is Shiraz, backed by Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Viognier, plus one more.
The ground underneath is clay and loam.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as hills and valley floor.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bold, crisp and aromatic, floral notes and ripe, plus four more.
Inside it sit Barossa Valley and Eden Valley.
Names to look for on a shelf: Glaetzer, Henschke, Penfolds and Rockford.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, hearty stews, rich pasta dishes and mature cheeses.
Serve at 15 to 18°C.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
In the glass.
Red: Bold.
Dry white: Crisp and aromatic, Floral notes.
Sweet white: Ripe, Honeyed flavors, Made from late-harvest grapes.
Sparkling: Fresh with a lively effervescence, Made using traditional methods.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Chris Ringland Dry Grown Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
- Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
- Glaetzer 'Amon-Ra' Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
- Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
- Henschke Henry's Seven, Barossa, Australia
- Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz, Eden Valley, Australia
- Henschke Keyneton 'Euphonium' Red Blend, Barossa, Australia
- Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley, Australia
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Hearty stews
- Rich pasta dishes
- Mature cheeses
- Dark chocolate desserts
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 15 to 18°C.
- Rewards decades in the cellar.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Barossa: common questions
01.What grapes is Barossa known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Barossa make?+
03.Where is Barossa?+
04.What food goes with Barossa wine?+
05.How long does Barossa wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Australia, or the wider South Australia guide.