BAROSSA VALLEY SA, RED WINES
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.
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- Secret $50-a-Bottle 95pt Old Vine 2017 Barossa Shiraz 6-PackRegular Price $300.00 $120.00We’ve just managed to pick up some perfectly cellared, old vine Barossa Shiraz at a pretty handy price, so here it is, all packaged up as a secret 6-pack for just $120, as opposed to the RRP of $300. This is A MASSIVE, deep black beast that's spent 18 months in A-grade French oak and offers black fruits, chocolate, fig, cherries, vanilla. Pulls absolutely no punches. We’ve sold a bucketload already… this is shaping to be one of our fastest selling wines of the year. Learn More
- Secret 94pt 2022 Barossa Valley Shiraz DozenRegular Price $456.00 $180.00A medium to full bodied Barossa Shiraz loaded with dark fruits, chocolate vanilla, cherries, cedar and spice. Lots of fine tannins here too! Sure, it will cellar, but it is bang on perfect with a T-Bone right now. Learn More
- Secret 96++pt 2022 Barossa Shiraz 6 PackRegular Price $720.00 $210.00Here's an incredible old vine Barossa Shiraz rated 96pts by Sam Kim, and 96++pts by Kim Brebach chock full of old vine fruit from Greenock, Marananga and Stonewell. All of these vineyards are low yielding and combine to conjure a wine with explosive fruit, complexity and depth. This wine is a dead set stunner. Learn More
- Secret 96pt 2021 Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 6 PackRegular Price $600.00 $132.00$22 a bottle seems criminal for an offering this good. Sam Kim gave it 96pts and Ken Gargett has just chimed in with 94 and the words ‘seamless and seductive ... intensity never waivers … excellent length, fine acidity and sleek tannins. This has at least a decade ahead of it, during which period it will surely improve even more. This exceptional old vine Shiraz balances fruit intensity with brightness and is a joy to drink already. That said, it will improve for us to a decade if you can keep your hands off it for a bit. Exceptional depth of fruit and concentration. Great length and yet vibrant enough to make you smile already. No wonder we are selling bucketloads. Learn More
- Secret Méthode Champenoise Adelaide Hills NV Sparkling Rosé 6 PackRegular Price $168.00 $108.00A beautiful and rich Adelaide Hills sparkling Rosé made using the French Méthode Champenoise, including ageing the wine on yeast in bottle for 2 full years prior to disgorgement. Grapefruit, strawberries, rose petals and brioche can all be found here. Good length and depth of flavour. Learn More