7 Barossa Wineries You’ve Never Heard Of
The Barossa is a proud maker of bold Shiraz, a place steeped in history, and home to some of the world’s most well-known cellar doors. It’s also a region full of boutique wineries you might have missed the first time around. If you’re after an authentic, personal wine experience away from the crowds, here are a few off-the-beaten-track wines you’ll love.
7 Hidden Barossa Wineries You’ll Love
Here’s the line-up of unique small producers you should definitely add to your next Barossa wine tour:
1. Eperosa Wines
Hidden down a side street on the outskirts of Tanunda, Eperosa is a tiny, family-owned winery making small batches of minimal-intervention wine. Winemaker Brett Grocke is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture practices. Tastings must be booked in advance, so it’s a great choice if you’re looking for something intimate.
2. Izway Wines
Two Australian winemakers trained in Europe and the US behind Izway Wines are proud to offer the purest expression of Barossa terroir. Expect bright and refreshing Shiraz and Grenache varieties with great elegance and structure. Their modern cellar door and tasting rooms sit right in the middle of their estate and offer panoramic views across Seppeltsfield Road.
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3. Smallfry Wines
Smallfry Wines offer a unique twist on old school style and approach with a contemporary slant. This family-owned winery in Vine Vale have been making a name for themselves with playful and offbeat blends, and a real focus on organic and natural winemaking. If you’re keen to experiment and enjoy a chilled-out tasting experience, head to Smallfry next time you visit.
4. Yelland & Papps
Independent husband and wife team make this winery special. Yelland & Papps are all about handcrafted wines from small batch vineyards across the region. Their cellar door is a modern, minimalist space with industrial style touches, and home to an elegant selection of European-inspired red and white wines.
5. Rojomoma
Rojomoma is a micro-winery focused on premium small batch red wines. Winemaker Sam Kurtz and his partner (photographer and interior designer) provide a rare and personal experience blending their shared love of wine, art and storytelling. Look out for their cabernet-based Red Art range.
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6. Hentley Farm’s The Beauty & The Beast
Hentley Farm is one of the better known wineries in the Barossa, but their two *Beauty* and *Beast* Shiraz labels are usually the ones that get overlooked. Nestled inside a single estate vineyard, this luxurious tasting experience is part of an elegant winery with a more rustic feel. Book a wine and dine experience in advance to make the most of your visit.
7. Geyer Wine Co.
If you’re a fan of minimal intervention, then Geyer Wine Co. has got you covered. Defining their winemaking as a sustainable, common-sense approach to crafting wines with an Aussie twist, this producer has been consistently redefining what Barossa wine can be. Vibrant, unfined, unfiltered and made with wild yeasts, their wines are brimming with personality. Don’t be surprised if you leave here with a love of their pet-nats and skin-contact whites.
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The Barossa Valley has so much to offer wine lovers of all levels, and the boutique wineries you’ll discover on this list are just the tip of the iceberg. So the next time you plan a Barossa wine tour, skip the highway and take the back roads.