About the Barossa Valley
The Barossa has a rich food and wine culture that is reflected in its premium wine production, abundant seasonal produce and specialty food products which include artisan cheese and breads, unique smoked and cured meats.
Come visit to experience our great premium wine, fabulous food, heritage architecture and warm, friendly community. Enjoy a wealth of diverse activities including festivals, special events, the arts, bushwalking, golf, cycling and shopping amid a stunning Australian landscape of rolling hills, manicured vineyards and closely linked towns and villages.
The Barossa is the only Australian destination to be listed on the New York Times list of '53 places To Go To in 2008', and in October 2008 was listed as one of the world 's top 10 wine destinations by the world 's largest online travel community, TripAdvisor, alongside Bordeaux and Tuscany.
· Cellar Doors - 73
· Dining Venues - 40+
· Accommodation - 100+
· Wineries - 150
· Grape Growers - 755
· Grape Harvest (2009) - 60,087 tonnes
· Vineyard Plantings (2008) - 13,256 ha
· Main Red Varieties - Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
· Main White Varieties - Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay
· Vintage Period - Late February - April