The key to understanding the wines of the Adelaidean Mount Lofty Range since the flavours of the other regions relate back to this benchmark. Famed for Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache and Mataro. Full bodied and intensely favoured reds that stand alone. There are no global comparisons.
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Farmers & Growers ‘The Smithy’ Padthaway-Barossa Valley Shiraz Durif 2021
$9.30Any red that is 100% Padthaway and Barossa selling for under $10 must be taken seriously.
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Crayford Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
$12.80We enjoy wines like this Crayford when younger though the wine will hold up well for many years.
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Karrawirra Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
$16.00The great vintages are associated with a normal, steady ripening, plus an extended period for picking without being rushed to harvest. The wine maker when asked to comment replies that the wines made themselves. Such was the 2021 vintage, the 14th for Karrawirra.
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Glug ‘The Regions’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
$14.50We all have palate memories being the odd bottles which were ‘stand outs’. Many will coincide with an abnormally favourable vintage. The great Barossa red moment is with the 1996s. Still youthful even today. Just maybe the 2021 vintage will duplicate this. Even if it does not this vintage is the best for you now.
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Glug Eden Valley Chardonnay 2021
$8.20The Eden Valley is an extension of the Adelaide Hills to the east and is generally lower and drier. I would call it an upland dry plateau. The valley part of Eden Valley comes from the main drainage stream the North Para River which flows North and then turns west and flows down the Barossa Valley.
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Stockwell Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
$22.00We like grapes from the northern end of the Barossa Valley as its warmer though the Barossa land surface rises south to north by 80 metres so the evening temperatures are cooler which creates balancing flavour complexity.
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Bengalee Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
$16.50Being an enthusiast for this Bengalee I reason that if you do have suitable storage the maturing changes with time will provide interesting drinking.
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Cellar Range Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
$15.20We cannot reveal the source since the reason wines like this are offered is because the grower-maker wants anonymity. They want no conflict with their brand which as in all cases they offer the same wine at far higher prices.
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Glug GH73 WIBS Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
$13.80The way to discover the real Barossa taste, as experienced by winemakers, is with single barrel bottlings.
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Barbarossa Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet Durif Mataro 2021
$15.80How you perceive the taste of a wine is far from simple and knowing what to expect alters our response.
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Mount Eagle Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2022
$11.80Pinot Gris is like an albino version of Pinot Noir with an appealing aroma, delicate palate and good length. It needs no barrel fermentation or barrel ageing or all the other wonderful winemaking tricks and seems best when treated just like a Riesling. Take the free run juice, ferment and bottle and when this is done correctly you will have in your hand a most appealing drink.
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Auld & Burton Barossa Valley Merlot 2017
$9.80Merlot is like a perfumed and plumper version of Cabernet. Add the Barossa origin and it is richer again.
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Knotts Barossa Valley Rose 2023
$12.50Reward yourself by introducing this mixed varietal blend to your table.
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Glug ‘The Back Block’ Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
$14.20This Cabernet is not like that from say the Yarra Valley. You will detect a varietal resemblance and then the warmth of the Barossa takes over and being the Barossa there is more body weight on the palate.
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Mount Eagle Eden Valley Riesling 2022
$11.80‘You Australians don’t get Riesling’ I was once told by a New Zealand expert. The discussion was over a glass of Grosset Clare Valley Riesling and my response was to nod wisely and keep drinking. Naturally the Clare taste is different to the fragrant aromas and softness of those from New Zealand.
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Glug ‘Primis’ Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Original price was: $13.80.$11.00Current price is: $11.00.It is the Glug view that the delights of warm climate Cabernet have not been recognised an we continue our mission to alter this perception. The Glug Primis is a ‘once off’ bottling of wine purchased from a local boutique. It offers Glug customer excellent value. Big red at 14.9% alcohol.
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Square Mile Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
$14.50Offers of this style and quality are currently increasing and provide very good drinking for our customers.
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Karrawirra Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
$16.00The Barossa Valley has a long history with Cabernet though it’s not rated as highly as the Shiraz which is wrong. We made just under 100 cases.
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Auld & Burton Barossa Valley Mataro 2017
$9.80Handmade wines of this quality is what decent wine merchants discover for customers.
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Trial Bin 027 Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro Grenache NV
$9.50Three Varieties Blended in Various Percentages
