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Vineyards

Barossa Soils

Our philosophy

Great wines are made in the vineyard.

Winemaker Simon Adams sources fruit from vineyards high in the Barossa Hills and also from a selection of wonderful growers around the Barossa.

Explore the Barossa Soils

  • Craneford

    Podzolic Soils

    Red - Fertile, sandy, free draining

    Grey – clay, good water-holding capacity

    Soil available water-holding capacity: 70-100cm

    Elevation: 217-630m above sea level

    Rainfall: Moderate – 550-650mm

    The higher altitude results in wetter and cooler weather. Daytime temperatures can be 2-3°C cooler (night time temperatures 5-7°C cooler) than Barossa Valley.

    Wine style: Medium to full-bodied, vibrant, elegant

    Colour: Vibrant red

    Aroma: Mainly red and blue fruits (red and black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum), violets, sage, pepper

    Shape & texture: Linear to oval, silky, savoury. Fine tannins (dusty, powdery) moderately puckering and moderately to strongly drying 

  • Light Pass

    Sandy Loam Over Clay

    Soil available water-holding capacity: 70-100cm

    Elevation: 180-220m above sea level

    Rainfall: Moderately low – 450-550mm

    Wine style: Medium to full-bodied, generous

    Colour: Deep purple-red

    Aroma: Blue fruits (plum, beetroot), mushroom, cloves, spice

    Shape & texture: Savoury, round, expressive tannins; moderately puckering and drying 

  • Moppa

    Deep Sands

    Soil available water-holding capacity: 40-70cm

    Elevation: 280-350m above sea level

    Rainfall: Moderate – 550-650mm Wine style: Medium to soft bodied Colour: Deep red

    Aroma: Mainly red and blue fruits (confectionary, satsuma plum) fresh and bright, with some herbal notes. Gentle lifted spice.

    Shape & texture: Round, very soft, elegant. Gentle tannins, mildly puckering 

  • Greenock

    Red Brown Earth

    Over ironstone and schist * 

    Over calcareous subsoil * 

    Soil available water-holding capacity: 40-100cm

    Elevation: 280-450m above sea level

    Rainfall: Moderately low – 450-550mm

    Wine style: Full-bodied, opulent, concentrated and rich Colour: Deep purple-red

    Aroma: Blue and black fruits (dark cherry, blackberry, plum, black olives), dark chocolate, cocoa powder, inky, iodine

    Shape & texture: Round, velvety. Firm, strong, expressive tannins (chalky and grainy), strongly puckering and moderately drying 

  • Williamstown

    Deep Alluvial Clay Loam Duplex

    Soil available water-holding capacity: More than 100cm

    Elevation: 180-280m above sea level

    Rainfall: Moderate – 500-650mm

    Wine style: Medium to full-bodied, generous, lush, elegant

    Colour: Deep red to purple-red

    Aroma: Mainly red and blue fruit, with some black fruit nuances (red cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum), fragrant, violets, mint, chocolate

    Shape & texture: Linear to oval, smooth, savoury. Fine, gentle tannins (satiny and powdery), moderately puckering and drying 

  • Ebenezer

    Red Brown Earth

    Over ironstone and schist * 

    Over calcareous subsoil * 

    Soil available water-holding capacity: 40-100cm

    Elevation: 280-450m above sea level

    Rainfall: Moderately low – 450-550mm

    Wine style: Full-bodied, opulent, concentrated and rich Colour: Deep purple-red

    Aroma: Blue and black fruits (dark cherry, blackberry, plum, black olives), dark chocolate, cocoa powder, inky, iodine

    Shape & texture: Round, velvety. Firm, strong, expressive tannins (chalky and grainy), strongly puckering and moderately drying 

  • Angaston

    Red Brown Earth

    Over ironstone and schist * 

    Over calcareous subsoil * 

    Soil available water-holding capacity: 40-100cm

    Elevation: 280-450m above sea level

    Rainfall: Moderately low – 450-550mm

    Wine style: Full-bodied, opulent, concentrated and rich Colour: Deep purple-red

    Aroma: Blue and black fruits (dark cherry, blackberry, plum, black olives), dark chocolate, cocoa powder, inky, iodine

    Shape & texture: Round, velvety. Firm, strong, expressive tannins (chalky and grainy), strongly puckering and moderately drying 

Great wines of the world

Discover the Barossa

Wine has been a way of life in Barossa Valley since 1842. Fast forward to today, and Barossa is home to more than 550 grape growing families, many with the sixth generation still working the same plot of land, supplying quality grapes to more than 170 wine companies.

The best Barossan wines sit comfortably alongside the great wines of the world. Barossa Shiraz and Eden Valley Riesling have led the way as regional heroes, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Mataro, Grenache, Semillon and Fortified wines all contributing to Barossa’s standing as Australia’s global wine region.

Join us as a ‘Mate of Sorby Adams’ – aka. MOTSA! To learn more about our upcoming tasting events, wine dinners and new vintage releases.