<p><b>Barossa Valley</b></p> Colonel William Light, the South Australian colony’s Surveyor-General, named the Barossa in 1837 after the site of an English victory over the French in the Spanish Peninsular War. In the mid-1800’s Silesian and English immigrants settled in the area. The Barossa itself comprises two distinct sub-regions: Eden Valley and the warmer Barossa Valley floor at 270m.The Barossa Valley enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry summers and relatively low rainfall. Cool sea breezes from the Gulf of St Vincent modify the temperature, however hot northerly winds can occasionally dominate creating considerable vine stress. Many older established vineyards are dry-grown, but supplementary irrigation is also extensively used. The valley is comprised of rich brown soils and alluvial sands. A long history of uninterrupted viticulture in the area means th

<p><em><span>&ldquo;Today, after a period of being the pariahs of the wine world, they are once again worthy objects of interest for serious wine lovers. This is all due to the magic combination of the Gamay grape and the particular characteristics of the best villages in the region, including the famous &lsquo;crus&rsquo; Beaujolais.&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></em><strong><span>Jancis Robinson MW</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Supposedly this region was named after a Roman soldier (St. Amateur) who converted to Christianity after escaping death and established a mission near the area. The wines are <span id="m_-4631332450369461603gmail-m_-5180500138081343659m_-3705581626625220018gmail-m_5787223501508844502goog_1587395364"></span><span id="m_-