Heritage Release Old Vine Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, slow-cooked beef brisket, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Heritage Release Old Vine Shiraz from Chateau Tanunda is a profound tribute to the Barossa Valley's viticultural legacy, home to some of the oldest surviving Shiraz vines on Earth. Shielded from the phylloxera plague that devastated Europe in the late 19th century, these ancient, self-rooted vines dig deep into the ironstone and red clay soils of the valley. This wine is crafted using time-honored techniques, including fermentation in traditional open-top vessels and gentle basket pressing, which preserves the intense concentration and soulful character of the old-vine fruit. The result is a classic Barossa Shiraz of immense depth, offering a rich tapestry of dark forest fruits, savory spice, and velvety tannins that reflect over a century of winemaking heritage.
🍾 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