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Barossa Valley

Arguably Australia’s most famous wine producing region, the Barossa Valley is situated 65km northeast of Adelaide, and includes towns like Angaston, Nur...

By Explore
Updated September 20, 2022, first published February 24, 2021

Arguably Australia’s most famous wine producing region, the Barossa Valley is situated 65km northeast of Adelaide, and includes towns like Angaston, Nuriootpa and Tanuda.

If you’re a wine lover, you’re certainly spoilt for choice with over 80 cellar doors, many of which are internationally- renowned.  The region is rich in wine history too − with sixth generation wine families residing here.

Though the valley is just 25 kilometres long, Barossa produces 21% of Australia’s wine. The local specialty would be Shiraz grapes, as well as varieties like Grenache and Mataro. New Mediterranean varieties are joining the party too.

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