Château Tanunda The Whole Dam Family 2016

Château Tanunda, birthplace of the Barossa, was established in 1890 and is the site of some of the Valley’s first vines planted as well as its first winery. The majestic bluestone winery and vineyards is a living testament to the colourful history and pioneering spirit of Australia’s most famous wine region.

Now, thanks to the passion and dedication of the Geber family, this iconic Barossa estate is celebrated amongst the top wineries in Australia, as it recognises 130 years of fine winemaking in 2020.

With the ‘Old Vines Expressions’ and ‘The Everest’ Wines, Château Tanunda receives regular international recognition by renowned wine critics and wine shows for producing some of the best wines in the world. The signature 150 Year Old Vines 1858 Field Blend, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz as well as The Everest Old Vine Grenache and The Everest Shiraz are treasured by wine critics, wine lovers and wine collectors alike.

The Whole Dam Family celebrates the historic relationship between Chateau Tanunda, the Barossa Valley and its generations of grape growers and winemakers who love nothing more than to let their hair down and kick up their heels. The old image on the front label of the local winemakers dressed up celebrating the Barossa Vintage festival is a tribute to this tradition.

This limited release is a selection of the The Whole Dam Family of French varieties that thrive in the Barossa climate: Shiraz (34%), Grenache (25%), Mourvedre (24%),Cinsault (11%) and Carignan (6%). The individual grape parcels were picked, fermented, basket pressed and matured separately, spending nine months in a combination of new and seasoned American and French oak barrels. The palate is well balanced and highlights lifted flavours of vanilla, cinnamon, black olives and pepper.