Grand Barossa Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Grand Barossa Shiraz is a quintessential expression of Australia's most famous wine region, crafted by the historic Chateau Tanunda. Drawing fruit from select vineyards across the Barossa Valley, this wine benefits from the region's diverse soils—ranging from red-brown earth to sandy loams—and its warm Mediterranean climate. The winemaking team utilizes traditional techniques, including fermentation in open fermenters and aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels, to preserve the intense fruit character while adding complexity and structure. This wine pays homage to the pioneering spirit of the late 19th century when the majestic bluestone Chateau was first constructed, standing as a testament to the enduring legacy of Barossa Shiraz.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
14.5%