Tanunda is surrounded by vineyards showing Autumn colour.

The Barossa Valley is a major wine-producing region and tourist destination of South Australia, located 60 km northeast of Adelaide. It is the valley formed by the North Para River, and the Barossa Valley Way is the main road through the valley, connecting the main towns on the valley floor of Nuriootpa, Tanunda, Rowland Flat and Lyndoch. Download high resolution version (2032x1107, 1146 KB) The Barossa Valley, looking towards Tanunda from Menglers Hill. ... Download high resolution version (2032x1107, 1146 KB) The Barossa Valley, looking towards Tanunda from Menglers Hill. ... This list of wine-producing regions catalogues significant growing regions where vineyards are planted. ... Tourist redirects here. ... For the song, see South Australia (song). ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... The North Para River rises from the Barossa Ranges near Eden Valley and flows southwest through the Barossa Valley, passing through the towns of Nuriootpa, Tanunda, before merging with the South Para River in Gawler forming the Gawler River. ... Nuriootpa is the major commercial centre in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, about a hours drive north of the capital, Adelaide. ... Tanunda is a town situated in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia, 70 kilometres north east of the state capital, Adelaide (). The town derives its name from an Aboriginal word meaning water hole. ... Rowland Flat (34°35′S 138°56′E, postcode 5352) is a small town in Barossa Valley, located on the the Barossa Valley Highway between Lyndoch and Tanunda. ... Lyndoch (34°36′S 138°53′E) is a town in Barossa Valley, located on the the Barossa Valley Highway between Gawler and Tanunda, 58km northeast of Adelaide. ...

History

An overview of the Bethany vineyard, first planted in 1852. Bethany was the first settlement in the Barossa region.

The Barossa Valley takes its name from the Barossa Ranges, which were named by Colonel William Light in 1837. Light chose the name in memory of the British victory over the French in the Battle of Barrosa, in which he fought in 1811. The area is approximately 13 km long by 14 km wide. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The Barossa Ranges are a part of the southern Mount Lofty Ranges and primarily run along the eastern side of the Barossa Valley. ... Colonel William Light Colonel William Light (1786 - 1839) was born in Kuala Kedah, Malaya in 1786, an illegitimate son of Captain Francis Light, the Governor of Penang, and Martina Rozells, the so-called Princess of Kedah of mixed Siamese-Portuguese descent. ... The Battle of Barrosa took place on March 5, 1811 between Anglo-Spanish and French forces as part of the Peninsular war. ...

The three major towns of the Barossa each have a distinctive personality. Tanunda is generally recognised as the most German of the three with long-standing traditions dating back to the 1840s when the first German settlers arrived in the area. Because many of them came from Prussian Silesia, they called the Barossa Neu-Schlesien, or "New Silesia".^[1] The German influence survives to this day (see Barossa German). Angaston, in contrast, is considered the English town as it was settled predominantly by Cornish miners and others from Britain. The third town, Nuriootpa, was influenced by both the German and British settlers, and today is the commercial hub of the Barossa where most of the larger stores are located. Tanunda is a town situated in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia, 70 kilometres north east of the state capital, Adelaide (). The town derives its name from an Aboriginal word meaning water hole. ... // First use of general anesthesia in an operation, by Crawford Long The first electrical telegraph sent by Samuel Morse on May 24, 1844 from Baltimore to Washington, D.C.. First signing of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) on February 6, 1840 at Waitangi, Northland New Zealand. ... Anthem Preußenlied, Heil dir im Siegerkranz (both unofficial) The Kingdom of Prussia at its greatest extent, at the time of the formation of the German Empire, 1871 Capital Berlin Government Monarchy King  - 1701 — 1713 Frederick I (first)  - 1888 — 1918 William II (last) Prime minister  - 1848 Adolf Heinrich von Arnim... Please be advised that the factual accuracy of Wikipedia articles dealing with topics related to the Oder-Neisse Line is often disputed. ... Barossa German (German: Barossadeutsch or Barossa Deutsch) refers to a dialect of German, which was once common in South Australia. ... Angaston (34°30′S 190°03′E) is a town in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, 77km north east of Adelaide. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The Cornish people are a British ethnic group originating in Cornwall. ... Nuriootpa is the major commercial centre in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, about a hours drive north of the capital, Adelaide. ...

People

Currently, the Barossa Valley has a population of about 20,000, most of whom live in Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston, Williamstown and Lyndoch, each having over 1000 people, with a few smaller towns such as Moculta and Springton. All of these towns are part of the Barossa local government. Many facilities not available in these towns are usually supplemented in nearby Gawler. In recent years, increased development in the area has seen opposition from the local communities.^{[citation needed]} Lyndoch (34°36′S 138°53′E) is a town in Barossa Valley, located on the the Barossa Valley Highway between Gawler and Tanunda, 58km northeast of Adelaide. ... Barossa Council is a Local Government Area in the Barossa Valley in South Australia. ... Gawler is a town in the state of South Australia. ...

The area is also a Lutheran stronghold with many residents identifying themselves as Lutherans. Some towns have more than one Lutheran church. Tanunda, for example, has Langmeil, Tabor, St. Paul's and St. Johns. Nuriootpa has St. Petri and Holy Trinity. Angaston has Zion and Salem (Penrice). Lutheran Church of Australia is (LCA) has a similar background to that of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. ...

Each major town also has a Lutheran primary school. Tanunda has Tanunda Lutheran School, Nuriootpa has Redeemer, and Angaston has Good Shepherd. St. Jakobi, the Lutheran primary school at Lyndoch, hosts the Barossa Airshow annually as its fundraiser

Among the Barossa's most famous residents includes legendary sportsman, musician and sex symbol, William Aylett.

Wine industry

Wine grape vines in the Barossa Valley.

The wine industry plays a major role in the Barossa, being the main source of employment for many residents. The many hectares of vineyard are the most distinctive feature of the area, especially when viewed from the Mengler's Hill lookout positioned on the range of hills that form one side of the valley itself. The success of the wine industry has historically been celebrated every two years (odd numbers) with a week-long Vintage Festival. The festival draws visitors from all over the world and has entertainment for all tastes including a huge street parade, concerts and gourmet dining. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Wine (disambiguation). ... A common vineyard. ... The Barossa Valley, looking northwest from Menglers Hill Menglers Hill or Mengler Hill, is a hill in the Barossa Ranges, and one of the most popular lookouts in the Barossa Valley. ...

Wineries

For a more comprehensive list, see List of wineries in the Barossa Valley

Among the well known wineries located in the Barossa valley are Grant Burge, Torbreck, Orlando (producers of Jacob's Creek), Kaesler, Penfolds, Peter Lehmann, Wolf Blass, Rockford, Elderton, Glaetzer, Saltram, Yalumba and Seppelts. This is a list of wineries in the Barossa Valley, a major wine-producing region of South Australia, located 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Adelaide. ... Wine Barrels A winery is a facility where fruit, usually grapes, is processed into wine. ... Torbreck Vinters is an Australian winery founded by David Powell in 1994. ... Orlando Wines is a famous Australian winery located in the small township of Rowland Flat, between Lyndoch and Tanunda, in South Australias Barossa Valley wine-growing region. ... Jacobs Creeks first vintage Jacobs Creek is an Australian wine brand that is exported to over 60 countries. ... Penfolds is an Australian wine label. ... Wolf Blass is an Australian winery based in the Barossa Valley. ... The Yalumba winery clocktower in 1999 Yalumba is a winery located near Angaston, South Australia in the Barossa Valley. ...

Grape Varieties

The Barossa Valley is primarily known for its red wine, in particular Shiraz (Syrah). Normally large proportions of Barossa Shiraz is used in Penfolds Grange (Australia's most famous wine).^{[citation needed]} Henschke Hill of Grace is also a Barossa Shiraz. Other main grape varieties grown in the region include Riesling, Semillon, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. There are also some fortified wines traditionally produced in the region. Shiraz is one name, equivalent to Syrah, for a noble grape variety widely used to make dry red table wine. ... Penfolds Grange (until the 1989 vintage labelled Penfolds Grange Hermitage) is a famous, prestigious and expensive Australian wine, made predominantly from the Shiraz grape and usually a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. ... Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Germany (see German wine), Alsace (France), Austria, and northern Italy. ... Sémillon is a golden-skinned grape used to make white wines, most notably in Bordeaux and Australia. ... // Grenache (pronounced gren-ash) (in Spanish, Garnacha) is probably the most widely planted variety of red wine grape in the world. ... Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the worlds most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. ...

Terroirs

The soil in the Barossa Valley varies considerably – from deep sandy soils on the sloping areas to sandy loam and heavy red-brown clay soils on the flats.

This area has winter dominant rainfall with high summer evaporation. It is classified as being warm to moderately continental. Very hot weather in February and March can place stress on the vines at the end of the ripening cycle resulting in concentrated flavours.

Food production

Although it is overshadowed by the wine industry, significant food production occurs in the Barossa Valley,^[2] including:

• Angas Park Fruit Company which produces dried fruit at Angaston
• Maggie Beer produces pate, verjuice and ice cream
• Apex Bakery in Tanunda is a traditional baker

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See also

• Australian wine
• South Australian food and drink
• South Australian wine

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References

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External links

• Barossa Valley travel guide from Wikitravel
• Barossa Wine & Tourism
• Barossa Tourism
• Official Barossa Council Site
• SouthAustralia.com Barossa Section - Travel Guides, Accommodation, Online Booking
• map and text descriptions of the wine region published by the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation / Wine Australia

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