Newcastle Syrah Grenache Mourvedre Carignan Cinsault
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb chops, duck confit, grilled Mediterranean vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
Chateau Tanunda’s 'The Newcastle' is a masterful tribute to the traditional blends of the Southern Rhône, reimagined through the lens of the Barossa Valley’s ancient soils. The name itself evokes the pioneering heritage of early South Australian settlement and the historic trade connections of the region. Sourced from select vineyards across the Barossa, this blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault benefits from the region's warm climate and diverse terroirs. Winemakers employ traditional techniques, including open fermenters and gentle basket pressing, to preserve the bright, spicy red fruit character of the Grenache and Cinsault, while the Syrah and Mourvèdre provide structure, deep dark fruit notes, and savory complexity. The addition of Carignan brings a vibrant splash of acidity and rustic charm, resulting in a wine that is both historically resonant and delightfully contemporary.
🍾 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
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault