Chateau Tanunda: The First Winery of Barossa Valley

Established in 1890, Chateau Tanunda is the first winery in the Barossa Valley, boasting some of the region's earliest vineyards. This historic bluestone winery embodies the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of one of Australia’s premier wine regions. Owned by the Geber family, Chateau Tanunda continues a legacy of exceptional winemaking that spans over 130 years.

Notable award-winning wines include The Everest Shiraz, The Everest Old Vine Grenache, and the 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz.

Vineyards and Grape Varieties

In 1998, John Geber acquired the estate and has since dedicated himself to preserving its historic winemaking traditions. The winery sources grapes from over 350 acres of vineyards located in Eden Valley, Vine Vale, Tanunda, and Bethany. The diverse terroirs and favorable climate contribute to the production of refined wines from high-quality grapes. Many of the vineyards are between 100 to 150 years old, with key grape varieties including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Semillon, Riesling, and Chardonnay, which are used to create their acclaimed red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines.

Crafting Exceptional Wines

At Chateau Tanunda, traditional winemaking methods are harmoniously blended with modern technology to produce outstanding Barossa wines. Their limited release wines are crafted with minimal intervention, preserving the natural fruity flavors and elegant aromas. Aging in American and French oak barrels enhances the quality of the wines, which are consistently recognized for their excellence.

Experiences to book at Chateau Tanunda

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Karine Boch
August 10, 2023
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Paolo Pantaleoni
July 3, 2024
Beautiful winery that offers woody wines calibrated to American and Northern European tastes. Selected yeasts, international vines and lots of wood. Guided tastings are available at reasonable prices, the price is discounted by any purchase of wine. The structure is wonderful
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Location

Location 9 Basedow Rd, Tanunda, Sa, 5352, Australia

Region

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Accommodation
Bus Parking

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine

Grape varieties

Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Mourvedre
Semillon
Riesling
Chardonnay

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Derya
Reviewed on February 24, 2025

My fiancé and I visited this incredible vineyard on January 15th and had an unforgettable experience. Mark gave us a fantastic tour, explaining the unique characteristics of the wines and the rich history behind the vineyard. His personable approach made the experience even more special. We truly enjoyed exploring the vines. Although we faced some delays with Australia Post, Megan, the wine club manager, went out of her way to ensure the wines were shipped to our Sydney address right away. We’ve since gifted the wines to our family so they could enjoy the same amazing experience. We highly recommend this warm, welcoming vineyard to anyone traveling to the Barossa Valley. It was by far our favourite place during our visit! Again would like to share our appreciation to Megan and Mark for providing an amazing experience

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Bernd Wetekam
Reviewed on January 22, 2025

A beautiful facility, good wine and a very friendly team. The wine tasting is highly recommended!

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Penny M
Reviewed on January 1, 2025

Randomly stopped here while driving around the Barossa valley and so glad we did. It's a lovely winery with lots to do there. I had a Shiraz tasting and ended up joining the club and coming home with a dozen bottles and a nice port. Rosalyn was our expert telling me about the wines and the winery and she was lovely. She also tweaked the tastings to match my taste which was so considerate. Suggesting things I might like. And not in a pushy sales person kind of way. She was friendly and natural, much nicer. Can't wait to visit again and have a game of croquet.

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Milly Cannon
Reviewed on November 29, 2024

Down to earth wine tasting experience! We ended up leaving a little tipsy and happy with a bottle or tawny and a bottle of sparkling Shiraz! Lovely staff beautiful property and will be back for a game of croquet!

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ana maria Echeverry
Reviewed on November 24, 2024

Extremely recommended it was an amazing experience. The place is beautiful to walk around, take beautiful pictures, enjoy good wines and get to know a bit of history. The staff was very friendly and professional. Definitely a beautiful experience to get out of the routine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chateau Tanunda

Where is Chateau Tanunda located?

Chateau Tanunda is located in Barossa Valley, Australia

What type of wines does Chateau Tanunda produce?

Chateau Tanunda produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Chateau Tanunda?

At Chateau Tanunda, they cultivate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Semillon, Riesling, Chardonnay.

What languages do they speak at the Chateau Tanunda?

At Chateau Tanunda they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Chateau Tanunda?

No, Chateau Tanunda is not an organic wine producer.