Turkey Flat Rose 2024
The Wine
95 points Dave Brookes - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 'There are a number of wines I return to every year. They've never let me down, and we remain the best of friends. Turkey Flat rosé makes that list. Salmon pink with grenache at its core, it is just wonderful drinking; redcurrants and raspberry and wildflower top notes. Just a slink of texture too, filling out the palate before bright acidity tightens, bringing all back into line for a nervy, refreshing exit. Drink by 2028.'
The Details
Variety - Grenache
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Sub Region - Barossa Valley
Extra - Screwcap
Year - 2024
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Turkey Flat got its name from Prussian settlers in Bethany and Langmeil in the early 1840s. They observed a large native bird, the Plains Bustard or Ardeotis australis, frequenting the fertile flats near the lower end of Tanunda Creek, leading them to name the site 'Turkey Flat.' Although the bird is now rarely seen, its significance and the original landscape it inhabited are commemorated through the artwork on their wine labels. This landscape nurtures their vines, enabling the creation of distinctive, character-rich wines.
In 1847, Johann Fiedler planted the first Shiraz vines at Turkey Flat, becoming one of the pioneering Prussian Lutherans to produce wine in the Barossa. He was recognized for experimenting with various grape varieties to determine those best suited to the new settlement's viticultural potential. In 1851, a journalist noted that Turkey Flat had an experimental vineyard with 72 different varieties to ascertain which were most compatible with the local environment.
Since the 1860s, the Schulz family has been the stewards of Turkey Flat, upholding Fiedler's legacy by cultivating vines and crafting wines that harmonize with the landscape.
Currently, Christie Schulz represents the fourth generation of the Schulz family to oversee this extraordinary estate. Through comprehensive viticultural research in their vineyards, Christie and her team have been able to thoughtfully combine traditional Rhône varieties that authentically reflect their origins. The 1847 Shiraz vines, among the oldest in Australia, are the heart of their family-owned estate and play an essential role in preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Barossa Valley.
