Pindarie
Pindarie
AboutPindarie
Pindarie is Tony Brooks and Wendy Allan’s family-owned farm and winery on the Western Ridge of the Barossa. They took over Tony’s grandfather’s property in 1990 and began restoring its over-cleared land. Today, the 760-acre farm combines vineyards, sheep, pasture and old olive trees.
Wendy brings her vineyard experience and Tony his agricultural background to an estate-grown range, choosing varieties suited to the warm, dry conditions. Since 1990 they have planted more than 15,000 native trees and shrubs and set aside six hectares for native habitat. Sheep graze the vineyards in winter, helping control weeds and return nutrients to the soil.
Pindarie 2025 Small Block Fiano
Australian White
White peach and nectarine appear in a medium-bodied, dry profile. The palate is expressive and textural. Grapefruit and preserved lemon linger on the finish, with a vibrant line of acidity. Made entirely from Fiano, the wine comes from a single estate-grown vineyard in the Barossa Valley. The variety is grown on the Western Ridge, where the producer has matched it to a warm, dry climate. Alcohol is 12.5 percent.
Pindarie 2021 The Risk Taker Tempranillo
Australian Red
Black cherry, liquorice and dark plum are joined by scorched earth, dried herbs and spice. The palate is rich and generous, with black fruit, savoury tones and a sturdy tannin structure that brings a slightly chewy texture. Ten months in French oak barrels are part of the maturation, and the finish is long, ripe and savoury.
Pindarie 2021 Western Ridge Shiraz
Australian Red
Blackberry, cherry, black olive, spice and a hint of meaty complexity accompany fine toasted French oak. The wine is entirely Shiraz from a single estate vineyard in the Barossa Valley. Fermentation is followed by eleven months in predominantly French oak, with five percent American oak. Two rackings provide natural clarification before the selected barrels are blended and bottled.