Poonawatta 1880 Shiraz – the Vineyard that Inspired a Brand
July 2020 sees us celebrate a major milestone for our property and wine brand - Poonawatta. 140 years ago a small shiraz vineyard was planted in Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia. This is the story of the vineyard and how it has inspired our wine brand -...
Poonawatta – from the first Australian’s to today
The First Inhabitants of Eden Valley The first inhabitants of the region that was to become Eden Valley were the Peramangk Aboriginal peoples who ranged extensively through the Mount Lofty ranges. There are 70 or so rock art sites recorded, some of the best in the...
Barossa Chargrilled Pumpkin Soup with Poonawatta Riesling
Chargrilled Pumpkin Soup We love cooking this over the coals, and this rich and flavoursome soup can be made equally well on a stove top. It’s quick, simple and absolutely delicious. Ingredients You will need: 1 medium sized Butternut Pumpkin 1 large carrot 1...
Highlights of Eden Valley
Highlights of Eden Valley The Eden Valley region is a place of beauty and character. Adjacent to the Barossa Valley, Eden Valley is not saturated with tourist “things to do”, and that is one of the regions endearing factors. Eden Valley is a region of mixed farming,...
Eden Valley – Barossa’s beautiful high country
Eden Valley – Barossa’s Beautiful High Country The high country of Eden Valley is one of Australia’s premier cool climate wine regions, characterised by its rugged beauty and varied topography, with vineyards scattered across rolling hills, sharing...
Poonawatta ‘Greek Style’ lamb cutlets
Char Grilled Greek Style Lamb Cutlets This is our take on Greek style lamb cutlets – a perfect accompaniment to our soft and round BS Barossa Shiraz. We usually serve our version with a garlic and rosemary mash and stir-fried green veggies. Ingredients We...
Riesling: The Vibrance of Youth and Complexity of Age
An Aromatic Grape Variety Riesling is an aromatic grape variety. As a young wine, Eden Valley Rieslings typically display bright and fresh aromas of lime / lemon, white floral blossoms, green apple and savoury hints of sage and thyme, backed by vibrant acidity. On the...
