The Barossa Mag

04/01/2026

For the past 13 years, Julie Donnellan has been responsible for one of the most popular treats in The Barossa Valley.

Originally from Melbourne, Julie moved to Stirling SA in 1997. She worked as a chef, butcher, baker, waiter and restaurant manager before teaching a range of hospitality, food and wine and tourism classes, while studying a wine marketing degree.

04/01/2026

When Josh Norton walks into Nuriootpa Primary School each morning, he sees more than a workplace.
He sees the very classrooms where he once scribbled in exercise books, built model houses, and dreamed about what he might become.
Now, he’s the teacher at the front of the room.

When Josh Norton walks into Nuriootpa Primary School each morning, he sees more than a workplace. He sees the very classrooms where he once scribbled in exercise books, built model houses, and dreamed about what he might become. Now, he’s the teacher at the front of the room.

03/01/2026

As lyrical birdsong fills the crisp morning air, faces turn to greet the sun rising gently over the Barossa Ranges, flooding the landscape in light.

Figures in repose breathe deeply as time momentarily slows down and conscious thought recedes.

It’s a singular moment of freedom and purity, free of distraction and judgement.

It’s the kind of moment Jenny O’Brien lives for.

As lyrical birdsong fills the crisp morning air, faces turn to greet the sun rising gently over the Barossa Ranges, flooding the landscape in light.

03/01/2026

Stuart Ratsch, better known as ‘Ratschy,’ or Stu grew up in a house surrounded by vineyards at the bottom of Menglers Hill.

03/01/2026

“There’s an inimitable uniqueness to these grand old vines on this unique place in Marananga, creating a singularity of character and concentration, even in a vintage as challenging as 2020. The ironstone of these ancient soils sets a structure and complexity of profound and compelling focus. I love its structure of supple, textural mouthfeel, thanks to tannins that embrace the confidence of vines more than a century and a half old!”

As reviewed by expert wine writer

Find more reviews like this number in the summer edition of the Barossa Mag.

24/12/2025

Venison sandwiches in her lunchbox. Weekends in the paddocks with her dad. For Leila Kasprzak, growing up on a Birdwood deer farm instilled a love of nature and community that now shapes her work as Principal of Cambrai Primary School.

23/12/2025

The summer edition of the Barossa Mag invites you to slow down amidst the buzz of the holiday season, filled with local stories and seasonal inspiration. It’s the perfect excuse to pause, take a breath and enjoy what this time of year in the Barossa is all about.

Whether it’s a quiet morning, a shaded afternoon or a rare moment to yourself, this one’s made for unhurried reading. Grab your copy today – out now.

19/10/2025

The SRD Clover Club is a stunning balance of gin, raspberry, and citrus.

It's a cocktail that feels both classic and contemporary and is perfectly suited for sharing with friends or simply savouring a quiet moment in style.

A delicious recipe by Seppeltsfield Road Distillers

Seppeltsfield Road Distillers’ Barossa-style Clover Club is a cheeky twist on the iconic classic, combining the grown-up goodness of Savoury Allsorts Gin with a playful burst of flavour.

18/10/2025

Terrariums are simple, beautiful mini gardens that bring nature indoors.

They’re fun to make, a great activity for kids, and a unique gift idea. With just a few layers and the right plants, you can create your own little world in glass to enjoy every day.

Terrariums can either be open to the air, or closed with a lid which essentially, over time, creates its own little ecosystem.

18/10/2025

At Torbreck Vintners, tradition runs deep.

Chief Winemaker Ian Hongell honours the old-school handshake between grower and winemaker while crafting wines of power and elegance.

From his Barossa childhood to restoring vineyards planted in the 1850s, Ian’s story is one of heritage, loyalty and passion and preserving the Barossa’s legacy for generations to come.

Deep within the Torbreck cellar in Marananga’s hillside, you’ll find a tapestry as rich as the Western Ridge soils surrounding it.

17/10/2025

Lucy Siegele and Lachy Earl celebrated their late summer wedding at Saltram Wines, with 130 guests joining the couple for a beautiful day filled with Barossa food, wine, and love.

From Lucy’s stunning Calèche gown, to the garden recovery party and honeymoon plans, it was the perfect reflection of their love for each other and the Barossa.

The lush grounds of Saltram Wines proved the perfect choice for Lucy Siegele and Lachy Earl’s late summer wedding, an ideal backdrop for the European Summer/Garden Party aesthetic.

17/10/2025

"I love the detail, brightness and lift delivered by the cool 2021 season, and the way it plays in a wine as big and brooding as Old Bastard is captivating indeed! These 1893 vines have delivered black fruit and liquorice definition of impressive concentration, beautifully presented with their signature, supple tannins. High class French oak (50 per cent new) heightens dark chocolate flavours and brings confident grip and enduring stamina to its structural profile. The finest Old Bastard I have tasted!"

As reviewed by expert wine writer Tyson Stelzer

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