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B A R O S S A AUSTRALIAN WINE DISCOVERED

Australia’s unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely independent wine scene, home to a vibrant community of growers, winemakers, viticulturists, and vignerons. With more than 100 grape varieties grown across 65 distinct wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine, and to do it our own way. We’re not beholden by tradition, but continue to push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world. That’s just our way.

A U S T R A L I A NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND WESTERN AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES VICTORIA BBRPSTA 0 500 TASMANIA Kilometres

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B A R O S S A : H I S T O RY I N E V O LU T I O N Encompassing Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, Barossa is one of Australia’s most historic and prominent wine regions. - Rich history dating back to 1840s - Community includes long- established wine families and younger artisan and boutique producers - Diversity of soils, climate and topography - Some of the world’s oldest grapevines - Strong culinary culture and gourmet local produce

TODAY WE’LL - The history of Barossa - Geography, climate and soil - Viticulture and winemaking - Old vines COVER… - Prominent varieties - Barossa by numbers

THE HISTORY 1840 s OF BAROSSA: –1850 s A VIBRANT PAST AND BRIGHT Barossa is first developed by the British. Soon after, Silesian Lutheran immigrants FUTURE arrive and give the region a German flavour. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mataro, Semillon and Riesling vines are planted. Late Late 1830 s 1800 s –1960 s Shortly after the establishment of South Australia, Barossa Barossa steadily grows, is identified as a fertile area becoming a specialist in well suited to agriculture and fortified wines to satisfy viticulture. consumer tastes.

1970 s 2009 –1980 s Barossa wines diversify as The Barossa Old Vine consumer tastes evolve. Charter, which aims to They soon gain a global recognise and preserve old reputation, heralding a vines, is launched. golden era for the region. 2010 s Late Early –TODAY 1990 s –2000 s Traditional Barossa varieties have been joined by a new wave of Intense, concentrated and heavily oaked wines Mediterranean varieties, as well as become the fashion, and Barossa Shiraz, a new breed of grapegrowers and Grenache and red blends are in high demand. winemakers exploring innovative techniques.

GEOGRAPHY, CLIMATE AND SOIL: DRIVEN BY DIVERSITY Barossa is classified geographically as a zone encompassing: - Barossa Valley region - Eden Valley region - High Eden sub-region

L AT I T U D E A LT I T U D E LOX 34° 29'S 112–597M (367–1,959FT) BAROSSA VALLEY SNAPSHOT C L I M AT E G ROW I N G S E AS O N M E D I T E R R A N E A N R A I N FA L L 160 MM MEAN JANUARY HFAT DEGREF TEMPESATURF DBYS 6.3IN LOX WARM HIGH 21.4°C/70.5°F 1,710

S O I L W h i l e B a r o s s a V a l l e y ’ s s o i l s v a r y w i d e l y , t h e y a r e t y p i c a l l y r i c h a n d d e e p a n d a l l f a l l w i t h i n a f a m i l y o f r e l a t i v e l y l o w - f e r t i l i t y c l a y l o a m t h r o u g h t o m o r e s a n d y s o i l s , r a n g i n g t h r o u g h g r e y t o b r o w n t o r e d .

L AT I T U D E A LT I T U D E LOX–MEDJUM 34° 35'S 380–550M 1,247–1,804FT E D E N VA L L E Y S N A P S H O T C L I M AT E G ROW I N G S E AS O N M E D I T E R R A N E A N R A I N FA L L 280 MM MEAN JANUARY HFAT DEGREF TEMPESATURF DBYS 11IN LOX MODERATE MEDIUM 19.4°C/67°F 1,390

S O I L T h e v a r i e d t e r r a i n o f E d e n V a l l e y m e a n s t h e r e a r e a n u m b e r o f s o i l t y p e s . T h e m o s t c o m m o n a r e s h a l l o w a n d r o c k y , a n d r a n g e f r o m g r e y t o b r o w n i n c o l o u r , a n d f r o m l o a m y s a n d t o c l a y l o a m s .

Grape growing: Tradition mefts innovbtion VITICULTURE – 500+ grapegrowers AND WINEMAKING – Fifth- and sixth-generation growers IN THE BAROSSA – Growing focus on sustainable viticultural practices Harvest Barossa Valley: Mid-February to late April Eden Valley: Mid-March to April/early May High Eden: Up to one month after Eden Valley

WINEMAKING: AUTHENTICITY AND EXPERIMENTATION COLD POST-FERMENTATION WHOLE-BUNCH DIFFERENT MACERATION MACERATION FERMENTATION YEAST TYPES

WINEMAKING: AUTHENTICITY AND EXPERIMENTATION ADDITION OF FRENCH OR AMERICAN SCREW CAP TARTARIC ACID OAK BARRELS, OPEN CONCRETE VATS, LARGE to some STAINLESS STEEL TANKS, warmer-climate wines AMPHORAE

- Barossa has some of the world’s oldest vines - Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Riesling and Mataro - Old vines can produce more complex wines A G R O W I N G H I S T O RY : O L D V I N E S

BA ROS SA O L D V I N E C H A RT E R Ancettor Vinet CEOtEOarjan Vinet Survivpr Vinet Old Vinet 100+ 35+ 70+ 125+ YEARS

TOP VARIETIES 40+ DJfgESEOt grbpe varjetiet plbnted in BaRPSTa BAROSSA VALLEY: - Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon - Grenache TASTE OF - Semillon - Chardonnay EDEN VALLEY: BAROSSA - Shiraz - Riesling - Cabernet Sauvignon - Chardonnay - Pinot Gris/Grigio

EDEN VALLEY RI E S L I N G 26% of Ed eo Valmez’s anoual crvsi; mpst impprtbnt whjte grbpe varjety THRIVES IN THE COOL, HIGHER-ALTITUDE VINEYARDS rjetLING STRONG SFCPNDBRY PrjMBRY FlbVOVRT FlbVOVRT LEMON–LIME E D E N VA L L E Y AROMAS – Toast – Lemon juice with a great – Lime juice – Almond intensity – Green apple – Honey of flavour – Ginger flower – Marmalade

EDEN VALLEY RI E S L I N G COLOUR Riesling Light Medium Full BODY Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS Medium High Low OAK ACIDITY 8% 11–13.5% 17% ALCOHOL

BAROSSA VALLEY G RE N AC H E R I C H L Y T E X T U R E D A W N D I T R H I R P E E D F R U I T , S P I P C E E P A A VERSATILE P N E D R Y C H A R A C GRAPE T E R I S T I C S made as a single GRENACHE varietal and blended wine B A R O S S A VA L L E Y – Dark raspberry Third most planted variety – Strawberry 5 % – Cherry of – White pepper anoual crvsi

BAROSSA VALLEY G RE N AC H E COLOUR Grenache Light Medium Full BODY Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS Medium High Low OAK TANNIN ACIDITY 8% 13.5–15.5% 17% ALCOHOL

BAROSSA VALLEY S H I R A Z FULL-BODIED BaRPSTa Valmez’s rich and robust in style with ripe fruit sjgnatuRF wjne and firm tannins SHIRAZ B A R O S S A VA L L E Y – Blackberry – Blackcurrant Most planted variety 66 % – Plum – Black pepper of anoual – Liquorice crvsi – Chocolate

BAROSSA VALLEY S H I R A Z COLOUR Shiraz Light Medium Full BODY Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS Medium Low High OAK TANNIN ACIDITY 8% 13.5–15.5% 17% ALCOHOL

EDEN VALLEY S H I R A Z MEDIUM TO FULL-BODIED N HB T S OO N I I T T DJ L SV N CP very smooth and vibrant in RF E N ES ez wj L OP lm D E C A M V style with ripe tannins that are A FV ST ES RP P BB D N A integrated and well balanced T N GB E L E SHIRAZ – Raspberry – Black pepper E D E N VA L L E Y – Mulberry Most planted variety 30 % – Blackberry of – Sage anoual – Black olive crvsi – Spice

EDEN VALLEY S H I R A Z COLOUR Shiraz Light Medium Full BODY Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS Medium Low High OAK TANNIN ACIDITY 8% 13.5–15.5% 17% ALCOHOL

BAROSSA VALLEY CA B E RN E T SAU V I G N O N DOES BEST RICH, OPULENT ST YLES WITH IN COOLER A RIPER FRUIT CHARACTER AND SITES AND SOFTER TANNINS THAN COONAWARRA VINTAGES AND MARGARET RIVER S A UV IGNO N SOMETIMES BLENDED CA BERN ET with other varieties, B A R O S S A VA L L E Y including Shiraz – Blackcurrant Second most planted variety 12 % – Blackberry of – Prunes anoual – Black olive crvsi – Eucalyptus

BAROSSA VALLEY CA B E RN E T SAU V I G N O N COLOUR Cabernet Sauvignon Light Medium Full BODY Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS Medium Low High OAK TANNIN ACIDITY 13.5–15.5% 17% ALCOHOL

EDEN VALLEY CA B E RN E T SAU V I G N O N VINezARES OO HJGHFR, COPLES sjTet PRPDVCE DJfgESEOT STYLet TO THPSF AROVND EDEO VAlmez VIlmAGF S A UV IGNO N CA BERN ET Second most planted red variety 12 % – Blueberry of – Blackcurrant anoual E D E N VA L L E Y crvsi – Plum – Tomato leaf – Violets – Menthol

EDEN VALLEY CA B E RN E T SAU V I G N O N COLOUR Cabernet Sauvignon Light Medium Full BODY Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS OAK TANNIN ACIDITY 13.5–15.5% 17% ALCOHOL