Latest Barossa Valley Events News

Good morning from the Barossa, where we’re celebrating World Malbec Day!

Specifically, Malbec from Tierra del Puerco, the ‘Land of the Pigs’ out on the Western Ridge of the Barossa Valley, where Malbec is planted alongside Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro & Piquepoul by Lienert Vineyards.

Click through to read more about Malbec and its Barossa home in the Lienert Vineyards.

Australian Traveller names Essen by Artisans of Barossa number one on their just published "14 top Barossa Valley restaurants for lunch and dinner" list.

Thanks for the lovely words "A pitched roof, deluge of natural light and views out across a procession of vines and the Mount Lofty Ranges play home to Essen, the benchmark dining space at Artisans of the Barossa, which has undoubtedly grown into one of the best wineries and cellar doors in town since floating onto the scene in 2021."

Artisans of Barossa is open every day from 10am, with reservations essential. We will be open on Saturday evening, for dinner in Essen by Artisans of Barossa, and for wine and light snacks in our Delikatessen.   

The Wine Room opens at 10am each day, with reservations upuntil 5pm: Reservations essential. Follow the link for "Essen by Artisans of Barossa" https://artisansofbarossa.com/pages/book-a-tasting  ⁠

Essen by Artisans of Barossa is open for lunch each day, and for dinner on Saturday night: Essen presents a contemporary, innovative interpretation of seasonal Barossa food with a two, or three, course autumn menu.

Reservations essential. Follow the link for "Essen by Artisans of Barossa" https://artisansofbarossa.com/pages/restaurant-bookings 

Our Delikatessen & Providore is also open daily from 10am. The Providore is stocked with Artisan wine and an abundance of great produce sourced from Barossa. A place to browse and shop for great local artisan wine and food.

Reservations are available and take priority. Whilst walk-ins are welcome, planning ahead with a reservation, especially on the weekend, will avoid disappointment.

These ancestor vines (equal to or over 125 years of age) inspire the Planta Circa label – literally “planted around the region of” as the exact date of the plantings remains a mystery. Purple Hands believe the cabernet vines are some of the oldest on their roots, still producing fruit today.

The Planta Circa cabernet was first released from the 2013 vintage and received a 97-point rating from James Halliday, which ranked it amongst the top Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the 2016 Halliday Wine Companion.

“This is pure and simple cabernet, elegant, long and finely structured. A great cabernet vintage for this great vineyard.”

James Halliday, published 18 June 2021

The 2021 wines have just been released.

To buy these limited wines, follow the link for "Purple Hands" click here 🔗

Produly members of Artisan of Barossa.

Taste a range of Purple Wines at Artisans of the Barossa, or shop their collection via our online store.

From vineyard to the glass, a family’s guarantee of exceptional Barossawine.

Read the stories behind the grape growing and wine making history of the Duval family ~ including John Duval's early career at Penfolds, the creation of John Duval Wines in 2003, and son Tim Duval joining him in 2016.

Produly members of Artisan of Barossa.

Taste a range of John Duval Wines at Artisans of the Barossa, or shop their collection via our online store.

Robin’s kitchen philosophy fits effortlessly with that of Artisans of Barossa. It is based on minimal food wastage, and he is passionate about seasonal vegetables. Remarkably, it was a vegan dish that saw Robin become a new star in the culinary scene.

Excited about his next challenge, Robin sees 'Barossa', as a strength. “It’s advantageous to work with a seasonal, regional menu. Each season has a purpose, and cheffing is about making dishes that showcase local produce. Going one step further, I am excited to work with the micro seasons of Barossa,” Robin expressed.

Reservations essential. Follow the link for "Essen by Artisans of Barossa" https://artisansofbarossa.com/pages/restaurant-bookings ⁠