In the Vineyard

It is our job to highlight Greenock Creek's natural advantages - these nuanced single site across North Barossa, and it's impossible to do so without turning our full attention to the nature of these sites. That doesn't just mean understanding their personality; it means working with the vines to bring out their best in the short, medium and long term.

Northen Barossa

Our Location

The Barossa Valley, located in South Australia, is one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. With its sun-drenched landscape, diverse soil types, and heritage vineyards, it is especially renowned for producing powerful and expressive Shiraz. The region offers a rich tapestry of microclimates and terroirs—ranging from sandy loams to ironstone-rich clays—that provide incredible nuance to the wines crafted here.

Greenock Creek lies on the western edge of the Barossa Valley, a position that offers a dramatic interplay of elevation, slope, and ancient geological formations. Since its establishment in 1984, Greenock Creek has been dedicated to single-vineyard expressions that capture the essence of distinct subregions, including Marananga and Seppeltsfield. From plush and silky to earthy and structured, each parcel reveals a unique side of the Barossa story。

Marananga

Marananga Vineyard

Marananga is home to some of Greenock Creek’s most characterful vineyards. Here, the sandy and silty soils shape wines of finesse and vibrancy. In particular:
Cornerstone Grenache is grown in sand-heavy soils that yield smaller berries with thicker skins, leading to dark, perfumed wines with red fruits and a fine mineral texture from the flint and quartz below.
Apricot Block Shiraz, grown on the site of a former orchard, presents a dual personality: its upper, flinty slopes deliver floral, tannic intensity; the lower sandy loam contributes plush, chocolate-toned richness.
Roennfeldt Road Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted on deep loam and red clay, giving wines density, florality (violet, blueberry), and powerful structure, with heritage vine clones linked to the oldest Shiraz in the Barossa.
These vineyard parcels are hand-tended and harvested at peak ripeness to reflect the full personality of the site.

Seppeltsfield

Seppeltsfield Vineyard

Situated just south of Greenock Creek's estate, the Seppeltsfield vineyards are defined by their rugged character and deep history. The vineyards include:
Mataro, grown on rocky soils sloping into free-draining red/brown loam, yielding dark-fruited, tannic wines with rustic, earthy undertones—a signature of the variety.
Alices and Casey’s Block Shiraz feature clay and loam combinations, producing wines of plush body, mocha spice, and mid-palate freshness. Pruning and trellising techniques are adapted for optimal fruit balance.
Seven Acre Shiraz, planted in 1993, benefits from hard clay and bluestone slate. The wine carries dark-mineral, graphite-like tannins and bold blue fruit notes with cellaring potential.
Creek Block Shiraz, a revived single-block wine planted in the 1960s, draws from sandy brown loam and grey clay, producing intensely fruity, mouth-filling wines with anise and chocolate nuance.
This diversity makes Seppeltsfield a vital contributor to Greenock Creek’s bold and structured house style.

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