by Colleen Kelly | Jul 6, 2023
The Benbournie region was settled in 1853 by Catholic German friends of local priest, Father Kranewitter. The tiny settlement comprises about 15 mud huts surrounded by a Roman Catholic chapel. The small community’s optimism was built on copper mining, however the...
by Colleen Kelly | Jul 6, 2023
This Shiraz honors the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location.
by Colleen Kelly | Jun 29, 2023
The Lodge Hill Shiraz vineyard, on the Clare Valley’s eastern ranges, has soils of rich, chocolatey loam over almost vertical sheet of rock. The cracks between the rock have filled with soil, providing passage for the vine roots and free drainage – the ideal...
by Colleen Kelly | Jun 17, 2023
Decorates the glass with a bright magenta color. Juicy and vibrant on the nose, this wine displays red and dark fruit flavors – raspberry, blackberry and cherry, with lifts of violet florals and sweet spice. The palate is lively and bright with a burst of red fruit. A...
by Colleen Kelly | Jun 17, 2023
On the southern boundary of Coonawarra is the old Penola cricket ground, which first saw a ball bowled in anger and the flashing cover drives of the local champions in 1950. Sadly, the ground closed in 1996. Soon after, Jim Barry purchased the 30-acre property and...
