Artisans of Barossa

Artisans of Barossa is home to a selection of the region's like minded artisan winemakers who share a commitment to small batch sub-regional winemaking. This means you get to try one wine each from the 7 different wineries represented. These wines are regularly rotated and range in price and style. 

The wines are Hobbs of Barossa Ranges, John Duval Wines, Massena, Schwarz Wine Company, Sons of Eden, Spinifex and Teusner. They are all hand made.

The cellar door is bright, light and airy. There is a play area for the children to base themselves in. As it's a little way away from the bar I stayed with our boys and we played trains and read stories whilst my husband tasted. The play area is also home to the gallery exhibitions which was interesting too see, although I have to admit I was slightly nervous of the beautiful pottery at elbow height of my 3ft something son. Fortunately he was far more interested in the toys and all expensive items remained intact!

 

As my husband was particularly enjoying tasting Teunsner's The Righteous Grenache we headed to coffee bar for a cappaccino/ babycino and took in the view. I  tried to buy a little cake to share too but they just offer platters prepared by local renowned chef Mark McNamara (of the Louise hotel fame). These start from $17 per person and looked delicious.

On the way out a display of beautiful wooden jewellery made from old oak barrels caught my eye. I purchased a lovely bracelet for $40. 

The Artisans of Barossa theme their weekly tasting menu, for example at the time of writing it's Rhone Reds with a focus on the Shiraz varieties grown in the Barossa. It is well worth checking their website before deciding which day to visit in order to make the most of their exciting programme.

Artisans of Barossa Tasting Room, corner of Magnolia and Light Pass Road, Tanunda

www.artisansofbarossa.com

Tel: 08 8563 3935