SUB-REGION WINES OF THE BAROSSA
Greenock Shiraz
Terrior
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Greenock is higher in elevation than regions to the east and wetter than regions to the north. The soils are predominantly deep red-brown earths which shallow on the hills and ironstone is wider spread.
The wines
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The shiraz from Greenock is very dark in colour, flavours are dark fruits such as black cherries, blackberries and plum. The wines tend to be full bodied and rounded in their tannins. They are often described as complete wines, structured and starting to take on the muscular character or wines coming from regions to the north.
Ebenezer Shiraz
Terrior
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Ebenezer is one of the warmest and driest of the subregions. However, the region is one of the highest and furthest from the sea making for cooler winters and a shorter growing season. The soils are predominantly ironstone over fine red clays.
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The wines
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The wines from this region are known for their ageing ability. They tend to be bigger and more robust than regions to the south and flavours tend to be in the riper spectrum of fruitcake, plum and mulberry.
Seppeltsfield Shiraz
Terrior
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An undulating area of land that lies between Tanunda to the east and Greenock to the west. The soils tend to be loamy and complex due to the erosion that has taken place over the years. Clay soils are deeper in the valleys and the hills present a number of different topographies. Overall, the vines are tested by the heat and water availability. Canopies are small and the grapes easily reach optimum ripeness.
The Wines
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Wines from this area are deep inky black in colour. The palates tend to be more elegant that neighbouring sub regions to the east and north. Lifted black fruits such as blackberry and mulberry tend to dominate.
Marananga Shiraz
Terroir
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Lying directly to the east of Seppeltsfield subregion the soils of Marananga have much in common with Seppeltsfield. Although there are patches of read loan and ironstone there is also quite large areas of pink quartzite. This highly fractured base and allows the roots to penetrate deeply in the intermingled loamy soil.
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The wines
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The open and restrained canopies grown in the is region allow light to penetrate the canopies and the resulting grapes are full flavoured and deep robust in colour. The wines are saturated with colour and intense berry fruit flavours are complemented with savory notes.
Koonunga Shiraz
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Terroir
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The soils of the Koonunga region are quite varied as the north west of the valley start to form a series of undulating hills and creek depressions. The soils bordering the creeks have deeper brown red loam soils and were favoured by the earlier settlers as they retained winter moisture. The majority off the older planting can be found in these locations.
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The wines
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The wines of this region are characterised by silky tannins and more lifter aromatics than wines from heavier and more stony soils. They are full flavoured, deep coloured and while typical “Barossa” they towards the more elegant end of the spectrum.
SINGLE VINEYARD WINES OF THE BAROSSA
Single Vineyard Greenock Shiraz
Terrior
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Greenock is higher in elevation than regions to the east and wetter than regions to the north. The soils are predominantly deep red-brown earths which shallow on the hills and ironstone is wider spread.
The wines
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The shiraz from Greenock is very dark in colour, flavours are dark fruits such as black cherries, blackberries and plum. The wines tend to be full bodied and rounded in their tannins. They are often described as complete wines, structured and starting to take on the muscular character or wines coming from regions to the north.
Single Vineyard Ebenezer Shiraz
Terrior
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Ebenezer is one of the warmest and driest of the subregions. However, the region is one of the highest and furthest from the sea making for cooler winters and a shorter growing season. The soils are predominantly ironstone over fine red clays.
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The wines
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The wines from this region are known for their ageing ability. They tend to be bigger and more robust than regions to the south and flavours tend to be in the riper spectrum of fruitcake, plum and mulberry.
Single Vineyard Marananga Shiraz
Terroir
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Lying directly to the east of Seppeltsfield subregion the soils of Marananga have much in common with Seppeltsfield. Although there are patches of read loan and ironstone there is also quite large areas of pink quartzite. This highly fractured base and allows the roots to penetrate deeply in the intermingled loamy soil.
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The wines
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The open and restrained canopies grown in the is region allow light to penetrate the canopies and the resulting grapes are full flavoured and deep robust in colour. The wines are saturated with colour and intense berry fruit flavours are complemented with savory notes.