Grape
Riesling in the Barossa
4 producers in the Barossa make wine from Riesling that has been rated, and for 2 of them it is the leading grape. The places with the most producers are Keyneton (1), Stone Well (1), Angaston (1), Vine Vale (1).
Riesling was first planted in 1847 by Joseph Gilbert at Pewsey Vale in the Eden Valley (Barossa Australia). The Eden Valley’s altitude, rocky soils and long, cool ripening season give dry, mineral Rieslings without oak that can age for decades.
| Producer | Village | Falstaff | Main grapes | Farming | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henschke Cellars | Keyneton | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling | Organic | Yes | |
| Rolf Binder | Stone Well | Shiraz, Riesling | Conventional | Yes | |
| Pewsey Vale | Angaston | Riesling | Organic | ||
| Maverick Wines | Vine Vale | Riesling | Organic | Yes |
Books and guides
- Wine GrapesJancis Robinson, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz · Ecco · in English
- The Best White Wine on Earth: The Riesling StoryStuart Pigott · Stewart, Tabori & Chang · in English
- The Wines of GermanyAnne Krebiehl · Infinite Ideas, Classic Wine Library · in English
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