Food and Wine

Brothers, John and James Lienert, sit side by side in the shed where their late father, John Snr. once kept his farming equipment protected from the elements. The siblings laugh as they share fond memories of growing up in the house next door, their cricketing triumphs and footy failures, and the different spellings of Sheaoak Log, or should it be Sheaok Log? “It definitely doesn’t have a hyphen!” says John of the small town that holds such strong family ties.

Sixth generation grapegrower, Christine Canute says she’ll never forget the day she tasted the ’97 Grenache and ’96 Shiraz made from the fruit growing just outside their Vine Vale home.

  WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN KRÜGER In Germany, beer lovers have a saying along the lines of “Always drink beer in sight of the brewery.” It means, drink local and drink fresh. Unlike wine, beer is best...

Lindner brothers, Paul and James, were teenagers in an era when Barossa grapegrowers were being paid to bulldoze vineyards due to oversupply. Sons of successful caterers and business owners, Richard and Shirley, it was understandable that the sixth generation Barossans couldn’t see themselves in the wine industry, let alone owning and running Tanunda’s internationally renowned Langmeil Winery.

When it comes to family endeavours, the name says it all for Trevor and Marilyn Harch, owners of Brockenchack Wines. A combination of letters from their four grandchildren’s names, BROnte, MaCKENzie, CHArli and JaCK, adorn their labels, with the brand not only celebrating the couple’s inspiration, but also providing a glimpse into the future of their vision turned reality.

Experience a unique culinary journey at The Louise, with innovative dishes created by Executive Chef Joel Grudnoff and his team.

John and Tim Duval of John Duval Wines

A successful family blend

Nestled in the heart of the Barossa, the iconic 1837 Barossa wine estate unveils its newly refurbished Wine Pavilion and Cellar Door. The refined space offers guests more than just a cellar door experience but a journey through time and flavours.

On this birthplace of The Barossa Valley, there now lies a remarkable winery experience that is so unique and well-priced it will have its guests returning again and again.