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Agricola Vintners
Barossa Valley
“Forget Standish. Forget Sami-Odi. The future of the Barossa Valley, of Shiraz, is being written by Callum Powell, Agricola Vintners.
‘I think wines of the Barossa can be very intriguing, perfumed and complex when picked appropriately and made with transparency in mind.’ - Callum Powell
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Perhaps important to mention that Callum is the son of Barossa legend David Powell (Torbreck, Neldner Road). Perhaps it is important to mention that Callum has done stints with his father; with Ben Radford, at Rockford; and at Jean-Louis Chave (Hermitage). Perhaps it is important to mention his winemaking: 100% whole bunches, natural fermentation in old oak, maturation in a combination of oak and concrete egg.
Certainly all of the above is important. Far more important is Callum’s central philosophy: to represent the unique terroirs of old vineyards within Barossa and Eden Valleys.
‘I was totally inspired by the concept of provenance/terroir after my time in Hermitage.’
‘I had grown up around these incredible, old sites and for a long time had wondered how they look on their own, without all of the winemaking artifice. I made three barriques in the first vintage, 2018, without any additions to the wines and loved the result, seeing these vineyards for what they are.’ - Callum Powell
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It is this commitment to site that resonates with me; that gifts the wine their resonance. Consequently, Callum occupies a very special place in the Australian Wine Firmament, alongside young producers such as Joshua Cooper, Alessandro Stefani, Bridget Mac (Werkstatt), Cooper Davis-Draper (Oria-Riff). It is the distinction of quality, of commitment to an ideal in winemaking, that marks these as a group; disparate of course in influence and goals.
The Agricola wines come with more than just a warm recommendation. They come with an augury: these will be some of the most sought after wines in the country.”
— David
~ please note : very limited ~
all orders by reply email
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Agricola Vintners 2024 Eden Valley Shiraz ‘Flaxman Valley’
(Shelf Price: $98.00)
Offer: $89.00
“Vineyards: Naimanya; Burley Hill; Home Old Vines (avg. 100+y/o)
Dark purple core of berry fruits, fennel, gum nut and white pepper with nuance of game meats and crushed rock. The palate has concentration with a lift of vital acidity and tension. Blackberry and blue fruits follow through to a firm backbone of powdery tannin.”
— Callum Powell, Winemaker
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Agricola Vintners 2024 Barossa Valley Shiraz ‘K’ Sands’
(Shelf Price: $98.00)
Offer: $89.00
“Vineyards: Asbroek Ancient (ca. 1864); Asbroek (avg. 50+y/o)
Black olive tapenade, cured meats and Indian spices are followed by stewed plum and star anise. The palate is densely packed with red and black fruits, crushed fennel and rose petals. A soft and supple frame supported by mouth coating tannins.”
— Callum Powell, Winemaker
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Agricola Vintners 2024 Barossa Valley Shiraz ‘Ebenezer’
(Shelf Price: $98.00)
Offer: $89.00
“Vineyards: Hoffmann Dallwitz Old (1888-1912); Hoffmann Dimchurch Home Old (1951)
Deep crimson in the glass, a blackberry core with bitumen and turned earth. The expansive palate showcases black cherry, dark chocolate and kalamata olive. Dark and brooding with a firm structural backbone ensuring a long life.”
— Callum Powell, Winemaker
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Agricola Vintners 2024 Shiraz ‘Helen’
(Shelf Price: $98.00)
Offer: $89.00
~ please note : orders of this wine will be considered for customers ordering the other three above wines ~
“Vineyards: Naimanya; Hoffmann Limit Lodge
13.0% Alcohol
893 bottles produced
Rose, sage and red cherries intermingle with tapenade and black tea. There is a freshness to the palate, following through to cool blue fruits and alpine herbs. A pure, ethereal expression of shiraz, with bright acidity and fine tannin.
2024 Helen has been made in memory of my grandmother Helen Powell and the artwork is her painting “Summer Vines”, 1994. She had an inspiring creative spirit, and I hope to carry this on for her. The wine is a blend of Naimanya from Flaxman Valley, Eden Valley and Adrian Hoffmann’s Limit Lodge in Ebenezer, Barossa Valley.”
— Callum Powell, Winemaker
If you would like any of the above, would like to come by for a private appointment, or just have some questions — please let us know.