SMALL BATCH BAROSSA
VALLEY WINES
Focusing solely on Shiraz from our different plots in our Marananga vineyard, as well as fruit from select old vineyards in other famous sub regions - Greenock, Marananga & our contour vineyard in Seppeltsfield.
STONEHOUSE STORY
Growing up in a wine-making family, I’ve lived and worked amongst vines, wineries and barrels my whole life. Inspired by old-school winemaking techniques, I like to give a nod to tradition while working with the fruit to create something unique.
2024 was back to a normal dry, warm to hot year but without any massive heat waves at all. So we had a nice long ripening period with great sunlight creating intense bunches packed with concentrated flavour and lovely dark colours!
Handpicked grapes from an 80-year-old contoured Shiraz vineyard in Seppeltsfield, Barossa Valley. Picked in the cool of the morning, 18% whole bunch with the rest whole berries destemmed into open fermenters, cold soaked before natural fermentation slowly occurring as it warmed. A long cool ferment spread over 9-10 days retaining all the lovely structure and flavour before being basket pressed into 30% new American Puncheons (500lts) with the rest seasoned USA and French where it underwent natural Malolactic fermentation.
The wine remained in this same oak for 18 months before bottling with out fining or filtration to preserve the true character of the site.
96 / 100 Wine Orbit
Superbly ripe and inviting, with dark-fruit richness, cake spice, vanillin oak, and floral aromas, it's concentrated on the palate, exhibiting outstanding weight and opulent texture. Mouth-filling with delectable flavours and layers of chalky tannins, finishing impressively long and satisfying. At its best: 2027 to 2042. April 2026
As a classic Barossa Valley Shiraz it displays deep colour, dark berry fruit including blackberries and black cherries along with well integrated oak characters.
Harvested separately from three vineyards on the Barossa Valley floor in Ebenezer, Kalimna and Nuriootpa all planted in the 1950’s.
Picked in the cool of the morning and fermented separately. 100% whole berries destemmed into open fermenters, cold soaked for 24 hours with fermentation slowly occurring as it warmed. A long cool ferment spread over 10-12 days retaining all the lovely structure and flavour before being basket pressed into seasoned USA and French where it underwent natural Malolactic fermentation.
Deep purple hues, spicy aromatic nose with hints of rich dark fruit & perfectly integrated oak in the background. Red berry and dark fruits coated in dark cocoa, embraced with powdery tannins and integrated oak. Great length, density and structure.
95 / 100 Vino Masters
Stonehouse Shiraz 2023, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Deep crimson with an inky purple hue. The nose shows blackberry, plum and dark cherry layered with spice, dark chocolate and integrated oak.
The palate is medium to full-bodied, delivering vibrant blackberry, cherry and plum supported by fine, zippy tannins and balanced acidity. Hints of cocoa and spice build through a plush mid-palate, with a subtle savoury edge adding depth. The finish is long and persistent, with dark chocolate and spice lingering. April 2026.
★★★★★ A classic Barossa Shiraz combining richness, structure and elegance with impressive concentration
Drink now to 2034
94 / 100 Wine Orbit
Richly fruited and gorgeously complex on the nose, showing dark fruit intensity, cake spice, liquorice, dark chocolate, and toasty oak characters. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent weight and richly textured mouthfeel, splendidly complemented by beautifully melded tannins. Robust and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2035. April 2026.
A blend of selected vineyards across the Barossa famed Western Ridge, a blend of wine from vineyards in Greenock, Seppeltsfield, Stone Well and Marananga.
Mostly in French oak but a nice little hit of large format USA oak (500lt puncheons), just to remind you how well the Barossa (done well) and great USA oak actually meld together.
Hedonistic but not over the top, dark and smooth with the ability to cellar if that’s what you really want!
95 / 100 Vino Masters
Stonehouse Reserve Shiraz 2023, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Deep inky purple with a dense core. The nose is rich, showing blackberry, plum and dark cherry layered with spice, dark chocolate, liquorice and well-integrated oak.
The palate is full-bodied and powerful, with concentrated blackberry and plum supported by firm tannins and balanced acidity. Spice and mocha notes build through a deep mid-palate, while a subtle rustic edge adds character. The finish is long, seamless and persistent, with impressive texture.
★★★★★ A premium Barossa Shiraz with power and depth
Drink to 2035
95 / 100 Wine Oribit
Beautifully composed and expressed, showing blackberry, warm spice, liquorice, clove, and toasted almond characters on the nose, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate offering a plump mouthfeel and silky flow. Gorgeously infused tannins provide a stylish frame and structure, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2038. April 2026.
Deep purple hues, spicy aromatic nose with hints of rich dark fruit & perfectly integrated oak in the background. Red berry and dark fruits coated in dark cocoa, embraced with powdery tannins and integrated oak. Great length, density and structure.
A contemporary rendition of the full-bodied and dense Barossan archetype, distinguished by apt tannin management and an admirable sense of composure.