The Barossa is rightly famous for its shiraz, but there are so many other great wines to try, too.
When it comes to Aussie wine regions, the Barossa Valley is often one of the first to spring to mind. This celebrated South Australian region has long been a household name, even for people who don’t think they know much about wine. The Barossa isn’t our oldest region – the Hunter Valley in New South Wales wears that crown – but it has a proud history of producing distinctive, quality wines stretching back about 180 years.
So, what’s the big deal with Barossa Valley wines? Thanks to its warm climate, rich soils and generations of know-how, this region is especially famous for its signature shiraz. Rich, fruit-driven and lightly spiced, they are some of Australia’s best-loved wines, both here and overseas, but Barossa producers make plenty of different shiraz styles, too. There’s also so much more to the region than just one grape variety – many other benchmark reds, whites and rosés are made here, too. This place also knows how to deliver serious value. No wonder it’s so famous.
If you’re keen to try some of the best Barossa Valley wines, we’ve pulled together a diverse selection that reflects a range of producers, varieties and styles, and they’re all capped at around $25 a bottle. At these prices – some even sit below $10 – there’s no excuse not to try something new.
