Eden Valley Wine Region
Eden Valley is a garden of grapes and gums. It’s next door to the Barossa Valley and together they make up the Barossa region.
The number of wineries in Eden Valley is small but the region has a significant influence on Australian winemakers, with many sourcing grapes from Eden Valley. Eden Valley's signature varieties are Riesling and Shiraz, however, it also produces Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
William Lillecrapp founded the Eden Valley township in 1864. The first homestead built in the township was Rushlea Homestead, which is now Fernfield Wines' cellar door. It is still owned by the Lillecrapp family today.
Legendary winemakers
Mountadam Winery was built in 1972 by David Wynn. David was a legend of the Australian wine industry. He recognised the cool climate potential of an area he called "High Eden". His Chardonnay helped pioneer the variety in Australia. Please note, Mountadam Winery does not have a cellar door in Eden Valley that is open to the public.
Don’t miss Irvine Wines. Jim Irvine’s Merlots are among the best in Australia. He also makes great sparkling Merlot, Zinfandel and Pinot Gris. Taste the full range. Irvine Wines' cellar door is open by appointment.
See Peter Seppelt Wines at Grand Cru Estate, located just outside Eden Valley in Mount Pleasant. Peter’s family has been making wine for over 150 years. Eat gourmet pizza at the Grand Cru Wood Oven Restaurant. It is open weekends for lunch and dinner. The cellar door is open five days a week, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Family run wineries
Henschke is one of the oldest wine names in the Barossa. Five Henschke generations have made wine. Their Hill of Grace Shiraz is world-renowned. Visit the original cellars, built in 1868. Henschke is located in Keyneton, a short drive from the Eden Valley township. Its cellar door is open Monday to Friday and Saturday until noon.
Fernfield Wines is a family-owned winery. It is operated by the founding family of the Eden Valley township. Its wines are made by hand picking the grapes, basket pressing them and hand plunging. Try its wines with a tasting platter at its Eden Valley cellar door. The cellar door is open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11am to 4pm.
Taste the Eden Valley
Taste Eden Valley is collaborative cellar door. Located in Angaston, it is a short drive from Eden Valley.
Taste Eden Valley brings together some of the region’s most impressive wines under one roof. Many are only available through Taste Eden Valley. Try wine from some of the region’s smallest and most exclusive producers. Learn about the region's distinctive wines and the people who make them. Relax in the bar with a glass of wine and regional nibbles.
Enjoy the heavenly Eden Valley.
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