Terroirs of the Barossa Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ 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 dedicated exploration of sub-regional expression, highlighting the diverse microclimates and ancient soils of the Barossa Valley. Rather than blending across the valley, this series focuses on specific sub-appellations such as Ebenezer, Greenock, and Marananga to showcase how distinct soil profiles—ranging from ironstone-rich red clay to sandy loam—and varying elevations influence the Shiraz grape. Crafted using traditional open fermenters and basket pressing, these wines pay homage to the pioneering heritage of the Barossa, offering a deep, structural, and highly expressive journey through one of the world's premier Shiraz-producing regions.
🍾 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%