Terroirs of the Barossa Greenock Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Terroirs of the Barossa' collection by Chateau Tanunda is a masterclass in sub-regional expression, with the Greenock Shiraz standing as a testament to one of the Barossa Valley's most revered western sub-regions. Greenock is defined by its rolling hills, warm microclimate, and ancient, low-yielding red-clay and ironstone soils. This unique terroir yields a Shiraz of immense power, structure, and concentration. Historically, the area was settled by Prussian pioneers in the mid-19th century, who recognized the agricultural potential of these soils. Chateau Tanunda crafts this wine using traditional techniques, including fermentation in open fermenters and basket pressing, followed by aging in premium French oak barrels. The result is a wine that captures the dark, brooding, and savory soul of Greenock, marked by intense black fruit, dark chocolate, and complex mineral undertones.
🍾 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%