The land grant on the historic Rowland Flat property was proclaimed by the Governor in 1847.

The source for this wine is the south-facing slopes of the Lyndoch Valley. This is quite a cool part of the Barossa, so the wine exhibits certain cool-climate qualities. The first thing you notice is that the colour is lighter than you might expect from a Barossa shiraz. The nose also has brighter, more floral aromas, with some nice spice and savoury elements. The oak treatment is mostly new and second-fill French oak, but there's an important, smaller contribution of American oak, which adds mid-palate richness and complexity. About 10% cabernet has also been added to the final blend, contributing to its structure. This is a most elegant and stylish Barossa shiraz, with dominant blackberry and plum fruits and a little spicy, cedary lift from the oak. It's elegant and stylish, concentrated, and has the structure to handle extended cellaring. Drink to: 2026-2051; Price: $480.00; Rating: 97 Points; Ray Jordan

Same family as Grand Pappy’s, just a notch less dense. Still plenty of Barossa. Dark plum, blackberry and black cherry, then savoury spice, liquorice, sarsaparilla and a hint of cola. Full and plush. Ripe black fruit with mocha, dark chocolate, cedar and sweet spice. Firm tannin, polished rather than tough, good shape and length. Rich without getting jammy. Youthful now. Even better in a few years. Plush, spicy, rich. Outstanding; Rated: 96 Points; Vino Masters

A prestige Barossa Valley Shiraz, this is made only in exceptional vintages, and 2022 is surely a vintage which qualifies, the final wine is a blend from selected barrels. Under cork and a contender for the heavy bottle Olympics. Dark maroon with a blood red rim, this is a big and bold style of Barossa Shiraz, with notes of chocolate, vanilla, cassis, sweet cedary oak, dry herbs, licorice, gourmet sausages and blackberries. Plush and generous with a line of juicy acidity, the wine finishes with sleek tannins and strong persistence. Drink to: 2026-2041; Price: $480.00; Rating: 95 Points; Ken Gargett

Of the two top-shelf Barossa Valley Shiraz by 1847 Wines, this and the Grand Pappy’s, the First Pick is predominantly matured in American oak which suits the style, perhaps a reflection of other elite Barossa based Shiraz, perhaps a reminder of the days when big timber was all the rage. This is huge across all its parts, fleshy, toasty and charry, hyper intense, its black fruit core powerful enough to poke through all the secondary savouries to provide a fuller vinous picture with some of that American oak vanilla spice richness partly camouflaging a robust tannin finish. Take it all in – this is how heavyweight Barossa Shiraz can knock your socks off. Date: June 2026; Price: $480.00; Rating: 95 Points; Tony Love

Sourced predominantly from elevated, south-facing slopes in the southern Lyndoch Valley, this is a Shiraz with plenty of generosity and serious staying power. New and second-fill French oak were used, with a small proportion of American oak, bringing cedar and woodsy spice, while approximately 10% Cabernet Sauvignon adds another layer of structure. And then there’s the fruit. Generous plums and blackberries roll into baked strawberries and cherry compote, before dark chocolate, balsamic and Five Spice add richness, density and intrigue. It slides across the palate like a big ball of delish, filling every crevice of the mouth without losing its shape. Cardamom and cedar linger through the finish, adding a savoury, spicy edge. This is a wine that will reward patience. Give it a long decant to enjoy now, or tuck it away and let the years do their thing. It will cellar comfortably for a decade+. Price: $480.00 Rating: 95 Points; Q Wine Reviews