The Barossa Valley, located about an hour northeast of Adelaide in South Australia, is one of the country’s most celebrated and historic wine regions. Famed for its bold, full-bodied Shiraz, the Barossa is also home to some of the world’s oldest continuously producing grapevines, dating back to the 1840s. The landscape is a patchwork of rolling vineyards, charming villages, and heritage stone buildings that reflect the region’s strong German settler roots.
Beyond wine, the Barossa offers rich culinary experiences, with local artisans crafting everything from traditional smallgoods to fine cheeses and preserves. With its deep winemaking legacy, warm hospitality, and scenic beauty, the Barossa Valley remains a quintessential destination for lovers of wine, food, and culture.
The Barossa Valley makes up the fruit source with typical plum, red licorice, chocolate and mocha characters whilst the addition of the spicier, elegant fruit of the cooler Eden Valley has added lift, interest and freshness. This is a contemporary Barossa Shiraz having spent maturation time in older oak adding subtle vanilla and earthy nuances.
The winemakers at St Hugo have selected the premier examples of their low yielding Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro vines to make this full bodied, and delightfully plush wine.
This complex Barossa shiraz offers a powerful bouquet of chocolate, liquorice & plum. The palate provides rich dark berry fruit with elegant herb & spice.
Inspired by the wines of Southern Rhône, Penfolds Bin 138 is crafted with a blend of exuberant Barossa Valley Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro. A versatile wine to enjoy now or cellar for years to come.
The structure of Cabernet meets the richness of Shiraz. A benchmark Penfolds wine and one of the most collected wines in Australia. The 2023 release leaves a lasting impression of power and elegance.
