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Barossa Valley

Australia's premier wine region

Barossa Valley travel destination
Wineries make up the largest share of the 36 Barossa Valley venues in our guide. Shiraz features in grower-sourced wines, single-vineyard bottlings and cellar-door tastings, alongside old-vine Grenache, Mourvedre and blends. In Tanunda, Charles Melton Wines produces the GSM blend Nine Popes, while Peter Lehmann works with regional grower grapes. Torbreck Vintners in Marananga makes powerful Rhône-style wines using traditional minimal-intervention methods. Seppeltsfield in Seppeltsfield maintains an unbroken lineage of single-vintage fortified wines dating to 1878. fermentAsian's wine program accompanies modern Vietnamese cooking in Tanunda. Tasting menus and extensive wine lists feature at fermentAsian in Tanunda and Appellation in Marananga. fermentAsian uses local Barossa produce and holds Star Wine List and World's Best Wine Lists Awards recognition. Appellation serves seasonal Barossa-sourced cuisine with wine pairings and sommelier-led service. Vineyard accommodation also incorporates dining: The Louise in Marananga pairs Appellation with suites featuring private courtyards and complimentary wine selections.

Falstaff-listed wineries in Barossa Valley

Wolf Blass, Grant Burge and Château Tanunda in Barossa Valley all hold recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

  • Wolf Blass

    Wolf Blass produces blends and premium wines including Platinum. Founded by Wolfgang Blass, the winery has helped shape the international perception of Australian Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. It holds recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

  • Grant Burge

    Grant Burge works with century-old Barossa Valley vineyards under chief winemaker Craig Stansborough. Its range extends from everyday releases to wines intended for ageing in the cellar, and the winery holds recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

  • Château Tanunda

    Château Tanunda combines a historic bluestone chateau with wines from old vineyards. Its vineyard sources include vines aged 50, 100 and 150 years. The building frames the tasting experience, and the winery holds recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

Tanunda combines wine-led dining with old-vine producers

Tanunda brings together fermentAsian's extensive wine list and wineries working with Grenache, Shiraz and regional grower fruit.

  • fermentAsian

    fermentAsian serves modern Vietnamese fine dining in Tanunda, using local Barossa produce in a historic stone house. Tasting menus and à la carte dining accompany an extensive wine list recognised by Star Wine List and the World's Best Wine Lists Awards.

  • Charles Melton Wines

    Charles Melton Wines helped revive old-vine Grenache in the Barossa Valley and produces the GSM blend Nine Popes. Its Tanunda cellar door explores Grenache, Mourvedre and their blends. The winery holds recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

  • Peter Lehmann

    Peter Lehmann's Tanunda estate offers Barossa Shiraz made from grower grapes, with a range extending from everyday drinking to cellar-door releases. Tastings take place at the historic Hoffmann Cellar, surrounded by lawns, gardens and red gum trees.

  • Turkey Flat

    Turkey Flat in Tanunda has authenticated Shiraz vines dating to 1847, among the world's oldest commercially producing grapevines. The winery occupies a restored bluestone butcher shop and holds recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

Marananga brings together wine-paired dining and Shiraz tastings

Marananga connects contemporary Australian dining at Appellation with producer tastings and vineyard accommodation at The Louise.

  • Appellation

    Appellation serves contemporary Australian fine dining in Marananga, pairing seasonal Barossa-sourced cuisine with wines. Tasting and set menus accompany an extensive, sommelier-led wine list and zero-proof options, with large windows overlooking vineyards and rolling hills.

  • Torbreck Vintners

    Torbreck Vintners in Marananga makes powerful Rhône-style wines from old Barossa Valley vines using traditional minimal-intervention methods. The producer attracts collectors and wine-focused visitors seeking its wines, and holds recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

  • Two Hands Wines

    Two Hands Wines offers informative Shiraz tastings at its Marananga cellar door, with an emphasis on staff hospitality. Its tasting experience centres on Shiraz, and the winery holds recognition in the Falstaff winery list.

  • The Louise

    The Louise in Marananga pairs Appellation's fine dining with intimate vineyard suites featuring private courtyards and complimentary wine selections. The hotel holds La Liste Top Hotels recognition, Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner status and a Forbes Recommended distinction.

Planning FAQ

Where are the venues in the Barossa Valley guide concentrated?

Barossa Valley has the largest concentration in our guide, with 28 venues, followed by Tanunda with 6 and Marananga with 2. Wineries account for most of the Barossa Valley group and all of the Tanunda group; Marananga's group comprises a restaurant and a hotel.

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in the Barossa Valley guide?

There are no Michelin-starred restaurants in our Barossa Valley guide. Among the restaurants included in our coverage of the region's dining and wine scene, there are no Michelin stars in total.

Where can I find tasting menus and wine-paired dining?

fermentAsian offers tasting menus in Tanunda, while Appellation offers tasting and set menus with wine pairings in Marananga. Both have extensive wine lists. fermentAsian also serves à la carte, and Appellation offers sommelier-led service and zero-proof options.

Which wine styles can I explore at the wineries?

Shiraz, Grenache, Rhône-style wines and fortified wines feature among the region's producers. Charles Melton Wines explores Grenache, Mourvedre and blends in Tanunda; Torbreck Vintners makes powerful Rhône-style wines in Marananga; Seppeltsfield specialises in single-vintage fortified wines.

By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Awards in Barossa Valley

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