The oldest surviving Grenache vines planted in 1935 survived the Barossa vine pull in the 1980’s, this was due to Aubrey Rosenzweig leaving these vines in the ground and today we enjoy the rewards of that choice.

The Rosenzweig vineyard has good diversity in Shiraz selections, Tempranillo, Mataro and our highly sought-after Rare Rose' block. In particular the Rare Rose’ block is planted to the Spanish and Portuguese varieties of Tinta Madiera, Tinta Cao and Graciano.

In this vineyard resides the 1940 plantings of Semillon. These Semillon vines were uniquely grafted to Shiraz that now make the icon wine;
“der Rosenzweig”(The Rosenzweig) Shiraz.

Region: Barossa Valley
Sub Region: Light Pass
Elevation: 274 m above sea level
Varietals: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mataro, Tempranillo, Tinta Madiera, Tinta Cao, Graciano & Semillon

Clone Selections:
Shiraz (Heritage Selection, BVRC12, SAVII-17, R6WV28, RVH, BVOVS10, BVOVS5,1127, 1125, SAVII-57, SAVII60, 1654, )
Cabernet Sauvignon (Heritage Selection)
Grenache (Heritage Selection)
Mataro (R2V13, R2V7, RDPMM)

Root Stocks: Schwarzmann, Ramsey and own rootstocks

Old Vine Plantings: Grenache 1935, Shiraz 1940, Semillon 1940

Soil Profile
Brown sandy loam over red clay with a deeper alkaline soft stone red clay mix.

Soil Health Management
Non till mid rows with volunteer grasses growing, mulch and composts applied as needed, deep ripping as required.

Weed Control
Under vine mechanical control with mid row grasses slashed, whilst striving for no herbicide use we still have a minimal requirement for problem weeds and in dry seasons to save moisture.

Pruning Techniques
Pre pruning by machine followed by detailed hand spur pruning.
50% Cane , 50% Detailed spur (Shiraz 1969)
Cane pruned with 2 canes (Shiraz 1940 & Semillon 1940 )

Canopy Management
Lift and catch wires guide foliage upward, shoot and bunch thinning as required, fungicide applied based on environment pressure (Shiraz)
Sprawl architecture, shoot and bunch thinned as needed, fungicide applied based on environment pressure (Cabernet Sauvignon)

Water Requirements
Water is applied to supplement rainfall, based on weather data, electronic soil moisture monitoring and visual inspections.