Wine

Vincent Cirillo’s worn and weathered hands are as gnarly as the 175-year-old Grenache, Shiraz and Semillon vines that grow alongside his family’s Nuriootpa homestead, on Nuraip Road. Today, those hard-working hands hold a glass of Cirillo Estate Wines’ Vincent Grenache, as he chats to his winemaker son, Marco, who named the wine in his honour.

“I quite like that,” says Jo Irvine thoughtfully, holding her glass to the light to take a better look. “Sweet, spicy and juicy, like a merlot should be – you don’t want to manipulate it too much.”

20 Barossa wines to inspire and engage your palate this Spring

In the Barossa we are incredibly serious when it comes to the quality of our produce… When it comes to ourselves? Not so much! We are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast featuring the characters who make Barossa, Barossa.

We’re bringing the masters and their crafts to you, in a series of studio lunches at The Barossa Cellar.

Jules and Bec Ashmead were left just a little speechless last Friday, as Small Victories Wine Co won trophies at wine show presentations in two different states.

Barossa’s viticultural future is being secured thanks to a dynamic programme run by Barossa Grape & Wine Association called “Next Crop”.

Australia’s first regional wine cellar, The Barossa Cellar at 991 Stockwell Road, Vine Vale, opens its doors to visitors this Spring with a calendar of experiences including weekly tastings, seasonal lunches, and festival events.

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.

The articulate advocate Story The articulate advocate words heidi helbig PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN KRÜGER >> >> 2020 Barossa Winemaker of the Year, Stuart Bourne. Everyone’s got a story to tell; Stuey Bourne probably more than most.With a colourful yarn that would...