Latest Barossa Valley Events News
Fraser Mackenzie joins Artisans of Barossa as Group General Manager
Fraser Mackenzie joined Artisans of Barossa as Group General Manager last month, bringing over 20 years of wine industry knowledge, including experience across Oceania, North America, and the Middle East.
In this newly created role as Group General Manager, Mackenzie is ready to showcase his passion for wine and realise the potential for each of the Artisans of Barossa producers and the collaborative wines they create together.
October: Month of Riesling!
Throughout October, we're celebrating everything Riesling! Old favourites and discover something new with experiences, tastings and exclusive offers, as we herald the arrival of Spring throughout our region.
The Revelations of RieslingSunday 23rd October
11.30am - 4pm
Nothing but Riesling
Tasting available throughout October
Bookings Recommended
Celebrate International Grenache Day with the New Release; '2021 Grenache Project'
This International Grenache Day, we invite you to celebrate the many forms of this Barossa beauty with the NEW RELEASE 2021 Grenache Project. Join our Producers Corey Ryan (Sons of Eden) & Pete Schell (Spinifex) as they guide you through the evocative and expressive journey of this diverse variety.
Masterclass: “2021 Grenache Project” hosted by Corey Ryan & Pete Schell
11am -12.30pm, Saturday 17th September
Introducing the latest release from Hobbs of Barossa Ranges; Behr Creek
Allison and Greg Hobbs have an exceptional connection to their vineyards. Over the years of being custodians of these vineyards in the Barossa Ranges, they’ve sought to understand the history of their property where the oldest vines date back to 1905. It’s here we see the inspiration for their stunning new ‘Behr Creek’ label, which we are proud to announce; is ready for your enjoyment.
2020 Behr Creek Shiraz Viognier
Vintage: 2020
Grape Variety: Shiraz Viognier
Region: Eden Valley
Spinifex Luxe - Best Rosé in the Annual Halliday Companion 2023
Congratulations, Artisan Producer, Spinifex Wines! Awarded the highly-esteemed award of Best Rosé in the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards.
Rosé is a style of tremendous importance to Spinifex. Their craft is incredibly reminiscent of Provencal-inspired wines and Dave Brookes, of the Halliday Companion agrees, "the Luxe is a tip of the hat to the rosé styles of the Mediterranean."
Vintage: 2021
Grape Variety: Mataro/Cinsaut/Vermentino
'A Little More Barossa' at Artisans of Barossa
Ignite your senses at 'a little more Barossa' and uncover new experiences, new tastes and new flavours. During this month long festival, Artisans of Barossa are hosting a week of events that celebrate the best of Barossa's wine and food.
Masterclass: “Six Origins of Shiraz” hosted by John Duval & Jason Schwarz
11am -1pm, Monday 8 August
Masterclass: “A new take on Barossa” hosted by Daniel Hartwig & James Lienert
11am -1pm, Wednesday 10 August
Winter Wine Down: ft. Cloudy Davey Duo
5pm - Late, Friday 12 August
Fest ESSEN: Four Courses + Artisans Wine Pairing
6pm - 8pm, Saturday 13 August
Celebrate International Shiraz Day with us
As we celebrate International Shiraz Day, we present a unique opportunity to experience the icon shiraz from each of our eight Artisan winemakers. Presented in the Artisans wine lounge with quintessential Barossa views across the valley floor, and through to the Barossa ranges.
Duration: 75 Minutes (approx.)
Sessions Available: From 11am - 3pm
Dates: Thursday 28 July - Wednesday 3 August
Event: Fest Essen
Enjoy great wine, superb food and warm hospitality at Fest ESSEN by Artisans of Barossa. We’ll serve you a four course menu featuring contemporary, innovative interpretations of seasonal Barossa food, and championing our region’s proud tradition of shared table dining.
6pm - 8pm, Saturday 13 August
Event: Big, bold & utterly glorious. Masterclass hosted by Greg Hobbs & Corey Ryan
At the turn of the millennium, a new generation of Barossa winemakers set out to conquer the wine world. Armed with red wines of deep colour, rich flavour and bold structure. The ensuing response was emphatic in its endorsement of the Barossa as one of the world’s great wine regions.
11am -1pm, Thursday 11 August
Event: A new take on Barossa. Masterclass hosted by Daniel Hartwig & James Lienert
The Barossa is one of the world’s most exciting wine regions. It’s wine narrative an aggregation of established and new names, old vines, remarkable diversity and the constant hum of 500 grape growers and 180 winemakers working together to create a stream of delicious and fascinating Barossa wine.
11am -1pm, Wednesday 10 August
Event: The Grenache Project Masterclass
Artisans Pete Schell (Spinifex) and Craig Stansborough (Purple Hands Wines) host this two hour masterclass, sharing insights into the approaches taken by Barossa winemakers to craft benchmark Barossa Grenache.
11am -1pm, Tuesday 9 August
Event: Six Origins of Shiraz Masterclass
This two hour masterclass explores the influence of vineyard origin on the flavour, character and texture Australia’s grand statement of wine, Barossa Shiraz.
11am -1pm, Monday 8 August