50 Year Old Vines Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Chateau Tanunda's 50 Year Old Vines Shiraz is a testament to the Barossa Valley's extraordinary viticultural heritage. In a wine world devastated by phylloxera in the late 19th century, South Australia remained largely untouched, preserving a living museum of ancient, self-rooted grapevines. This wine is crafted from vines that have spent at least half a century digging deep into the diverse soils of the Barossa, developing a self-regulating balance that yields small, intensely concentrated berries. The winemaking team honors this precious fruit through traditional techniques, utilizing open-top fermenters and basket pressing to gently extract rich color and supple tannins. The wine is typically matured in a combination of French and American oak hogsheads, resulting in a classic Barossa Shiraz that seamlessly marries bold dark fruit characters with subtle spice and structured elegance.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1890, Chateau Tanunda stands as an iconic monumental landmark in South Australia's famed Barossa Valley, celebrated as a cornerstone of the region's rich winemaking heritage. Meticulously restored by the Geber family following their acquisition in 1998, the historic bluestone estate blends traditional craftsmanship with modern winemaking precision. Chateau Tanunda is deeply committed to celebrating ancient terroir, notably championing some of the world's oldest surviving vineyards through its acclaimed Old Vine Expressions. The estate is globally recognized for its powerful yet refined Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rhône-style blends, headlined by flagship labels like The Everest and Grand Barossa that capture the essence and longevity of Barossa viticulture.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%