Arguably Australia’s most famous wine region, the Barossa Valley hardly needs an introduction. Its reputation has been proven time and time again, and its wines have been celebrated on the world stage for decades, for very good reason. As South Aussies here at winedirect.com.au, we’re big fans of this local wine-producing superstar!
Located in South Australia, an hour or so northeast of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley was founded by German settlers, who took advantage of the warm climate of the region to produce fortified wine, which was popular in Australia at the time. The focus of the region shifted in the mid-20th century when there was a growing demand for premium, non-fortified wines, which are what the region is still known for today.
The Mediterranean climate of the Baro ...
Arguably Australia’s most famous wine region, the Barossa Valley hardly needs an introduction. Its reputation has been proven time and time again, and its wines have been celebrated on the world stage for decades, for very good reason. As South Aussies here at winedirect.com.au, we’re big fans of this local wine-producing superstar!
Located in South Australia, an hour or so northeast of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley was founded by German settlers, who took advantage of the warm climate of the region to produce fortified wine, which was popular in Australia at the time. The focus of the region shifted in the mid-20th century when there was a growing demand for premium, non-fortified wines, which are what the region is still known for today.
The Mediterranean climate of the Barossa Valley -- including lots of sunshine, dry summer heat and enough rainfall -- makes it ideal for producing full-bodied red wines like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache.
Today, there are over 150 wineries in the Barossa, producing some incredible wines that go beyond the big, bold reds the region is famous for. There are some big names you’ll likely have heard of, like Penfolds, but we reckon the range of Barossa Valley wines we stock are up there with the best of them!
For the 15th consecutive year, winedirect.com.au has had the honour of being asked to curate the Official Royal Adelaide Wine Show Dozen. This is unequivocally the best to date.
It contains the winners of the following trophies:
1: Most Outstanding Red Wine in Show
2: Best Shiraz in Show
3: Best Shiraz 2020 Vintage and Older
4: Best Shiraz 2021 Vintage and Younger
5: Best Grenache in Show
6: Best Other Varietal Red in Show
7: Best Dry White Blend in Show
8: Best Sauvignon Blanc in Show
Yep, for the first time ever, we’ve managed to secure 8 trophy winners. The quality of each wine is utterly exceptional. Incredibly, 10 of the 12 wines in this dozen were not just gold medal winners, but Top Gold winners, pointed equal top of their class in the initial judging. These wines have done well elsewhere too. The Majella Cab is Winestate’s Cabernet of the year and has won 4 trophies to date. The Redbrook Shiraz has picked up 9 gold medals in other wine shows. We suspect this pack will sell fast. Grab one while you can.
28% Off RRPThe 2023 Official Royal Adelaide Wine Show Dozen - MixedRegular Price $407.00 $295.00
