One of Australia's oldest and most premier wine regions. Located in South Australia, the Barossa Valley is about 56 km northeast of the city of Adelaide. The warm continental climate of the region promoted the production of very ripe grapes that was the linchpin of the early Australian fortified wine industry. As the modern Australian wine industry shifted towards red table wines (particularly those made from Cabernet Sauvignon) in the mid-20th century, the Barossa Valley fell out of favour due to its reputation for being largely a Syrah from producers whose grapes were destined for blending. In the 1980s, the emergence of several boutique families specialising in old vine Shiraz wines began to capture international attention for the distinctive style of Barossa Shiraz, a full bodied red wine with rich chocolate and spice notes. This led to a renaissance in the Barossa Valley which catapulted the region to the forefront of the Australian wine industry.

Many Shiraz vines in the Barossa Valley are several decades old, with some vineyards planted with old vines that are 100–150 years old. Other grape varieties include Grenache, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay and Semillon.