For that ultimate expression of Shiraz, a flavour unlike those grown in its place of origin it would require vine cuttings being transported from France to the colony of South Australia. Shiraz was likely planted in the Barossa Valley by 1850 from original stock planted at the new town site of Adelaide. The story of the next 100 years is hard to re-create.
Though from small beginnings, and recall in a colony that drank little wine, the story grew that Barossa Valley Shiraz was the ideal match of variety with location for the fully developed rich style. So much that the word began to spread globally. Note that the Barossa climate means all red varieties are pushed to the extreme limits of full flavour though it is Shiraz that transforms the most from a medium weight to a heavy weight. And because of the location this means that of 50 Barossa vintages perhaps one will be so poor that Shiraz does not appeal. This means for drinkers it is a very safe purchase.
The Barossa is the most recognised of the Australian wine districts to casual drinkers globally, so these distinctive flavours characters have travelled well. They are different as measured by flavour depth and we encourage our customers to explore the depth of all Barossa varieties. To summarise this wine does not resemble a Shiraz from the Yarra Valley.
