The Vineyard

Le Mas Barossa is home to historic Grenache vines dating back to before 1935, connecting the property to the rich winemaking heritage of South Australia’s Barossa Valley. Located in Rowland Flat, the vineyard sits among the region’s rolling landscape and Mediterranean climate.

Grenache has a long history in both the Barossa Valley and the Mediterranean wine regions of Southern France. Originally planted in South Australia for fortified wines, the variety has become one of the Barossa’s distinctive grape varieties, valued for its rich texture and depth of flavour.

Rowland Flat holds an important place in Barossa wine history. It was home to William Jacob, who established some of the region’s earliest vineyards in the 1840s. Today, the area remains closely connected to the Barossa’s celebrated wine culture.

Here in Rowland Flat are some of the oldest Grenache vines in the world and in 1847 the birthplace of Barossa Wine by William Jacob. The vines that grow on the property are situated on the lowest part of the Valley and are proudly harvested by the long established Rockford Winery. Like Rockford who continue to basket press their wine, we are committed to preserving the growing traditions by hand pruning and hand picking every vintage to preserve the integrity of each vine