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The Ultimate Guide to the Barossa Wineries & Cellar Doors

The Barossa, encompassing the Barossa and Eden Valleys, is the cradle of South Australian winemaking, being home to some of Australian wine’s most venerable names and the home to some of the world’s oldest productive grape vines. First surveyed in the 1830s, the Barossa’s fertile land presented a tantalising prospect for Silesian Lutheran immigrants escaping religious persecution, who quickly identified its suitability for viticulture. That Germanic influence remains to this day, both in place names and the feel of some of the historic buildings, from Lutheran churches and chapels to stone farm buildings and wineries. With around 500 growers and 90 cellar doors, the Barossa is a wine visitor’s paradise, and when you throw in the longstanding traditions of farming and fine produce, it is also a food lover’s mecca. While the Barossa and Eden Valleys are both distinct regions with individual characteristics, they are also inseparable in many ways, sharing some similarities and correlations, and with key wine producers often spilling into both. So, while the regional differences are essential to note, it is helpful to consider them together, especially when visiting.

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All You Need to Know About the Barossa and Eden Valleys Wine Region

Explore the Barossa and Eden Valleys wine region from its early beginnings to the players that define it today. Learn about the grape varieties, climate, soils and wine styles that make it tick.

History

The Barossa has a distinctly German accent, with vestiges of the early migration of Prussian Lutherans palpable to this day.

Geography, Soils & Climate

The elevation of the Eden Valley, topping out at 632 metres above sea level, results in lower mean temperatures than most of the Barossa.

Grape Varieties & Wine Styles

While the Barossa Valley region is almost exclusively planted to red varieties, the Eden Valley is pretty close to an even split between red and white, which is largely a function of elevation and a consequently cooler climate, especially in the aptly titled subregion of High Eden, the only legal subregion of the Barossa Zone.

Top Wine Producers and Cellar Doors

Our list of the best cellar doors to visit, and the wine producers you need to know, from established icons to those cutting new paths.

The Iconic Wineries

These are benchmark wineries that have helped to shape the region, and they stand as reference points today.

The New Wave Wineries

The makers that are paving a new way, taking inspiration from the past and shaping a new future.

Cellar Doors

There’s no better way to engage with makers than to visit them onsite, and these are some of the best wine experiences in the region.

When You’re There

Travelling to a wine region isn’t always just about the wine. Discover our lists of the best places to eat – both casual and refined – our top accommodation recommendations – from budget to luxury – and our go-to lists of local attractions – from shopping to outdoor adventures.

The Ultimate Guide to the Barossa Wineries & Cellar Doors

All You Need to Know About the Barossa and Eden Valleys Wine Region

History

Geography, Soils & Climate

Grape Varieties & Wine Styles

Top Wine Producers and Cellar Doors

The Iconic Wineries

The New Wave Wineries

Cellar Doors

When You’re There

Shopping & Other Attractions in Barossa

Accommodation in Barossa

Eating Out – Barossa's Best Restaurants and Cafés

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