Barossa Tower Shiraz Primitivo
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
slow-roasted lamb shoulder, barbecued pork ribs, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Barossa Tower range pays homage to the grand bluestone tower of Chateau Tanunda, an iconic landmark of the Barossa Valley since 1890. This unique blend marries the region's legendary Shiraz with Primitivo, the Italian clone of Zinfandel, showcasing an innovative side of this historic estate. While Shiraz provides the deep, muscular backbone of dark plum, blackberry, and structured tannins, the Primitivo injects a vibrant, rustic energy filled with wild red berries, exotic spices, and a touch of brambly wildness. Sourced from select vineyards across the Barossa, the grapes are fermented separately to preserve their distinct varietal characters before being blended and matured in seasoned oak. The result is a wonderfully expressive, fleshy, and contemporary red wine that bridges the gap between classic Barossa power and Mediterranean charm.
🍾 About the Producer
Constructed in 1890 from local Bethany bluestone, Château Tanunda stands as an iconic monument to early Australian viticulture. Originally erected to fulfill European wine demand following the phylloxera epidemic, the historic estate fell into disrepair until it was acquired and painstakingly revitalized by John Geber in 1998. Today managed by second-generation custodian Michelle Geber alongside senior winemaker Jeremy Ottawa, the property occupies a prized floor position in the Barossa Valley. The estate oversees deeply rooted vineyard parcels anchored in ancient red-brown clays and loams over limestone, moderated by warm Mediterranean sunshine and cool nocturnal katabatic breezes from the Barossa Ranges. Viticulture emphasizes conservation and environmental certification through Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Winemaking combines basket-pressing and traditional open fermentation with seasoned French and American oak aging. The estate is widely acclaimed for its Old Vine Expressions—including 50, 100, and 150 Year Old Vines Shiraz and Field Blends—alongside the pinnacle Everest Shiraz and benchmark Grand Barossa portfolio.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz, Primitivo
🍷 ABV
14% - 14.5%