Poonawatta
Six generation Eden Valley heritage with a deep connection to the land
Poonawatta’s original ‘Old Vineyard Shiraz’ was planted in 1880.
This old vineyard is the centerpiece of our crown, and it’s such a privilege to be the custodians of these wonderful old vines, the oldest vineyard in the area. With only 900 or so original vines remaining, it’s a true living treasure.
Poona-watta takes its name from the Peramangk Aboriginal people having a fortuitous meaning with Poona meaning “good/healthy/fertile”, and Watta meaning “a person’s land or country”.
Halliday 5 Star Winery
Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity.
Where the winery name itself is printed in red, it is a winery with a long track record of excellence, having held a 5-star rating continuously for 10 years – truly the best of the best.
The Real Review 2023- Top Wineries Australia
The Real Review Top Wineries Certificate is awarded to a select group of wineries that consistently produce excellent wine. The Top Wineries list is a national benchmark that shows where your favourite winery is placed amongst its peers.
Winemaker
Andrew Holt - Custodian of Poonawatta
Andrew’s takes an environmentally sustainable approach to the vineyard where nature gets a pretty free run. The birds are free to come and go as they please, with netting only used during the final stages of ripening. Andrew's dedication to his craft has seen them become a Halliday 5 star rated winery.
The ultimate in winemaking & varietal expression
Poonawatta 'The 1880'
Eden Valley Shiraz
Every winery produces a flagship wine. A wine that captures and represents the ultimate expression of the varietal and their winemaking craft that goes into creating something truly special. Explore this wine here and other curated wines they have chosen for you from their collection which are presented below and throughout this site.
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160 years, six-generations and an original Shiraz vineyard
planted in 1880 shape the Poonawatta story.
1880 Old Vineyard Shiraz
After six generations spanning 160 years of Eden Valley farming and viticulture, the centerpiece of the Poonawatta crown is the original Shiraz vineyard planted in 1880. This is the custodial inspiration for the Poonawatta brand which represents a passion for small volumes of hand-crafted wines, nurtured from soil to vine to bottle using sustainable farming practices.
Environmental Management Policy
The Environmental Management System aims to ensure sustainable farming practices and is founded on continuous improvement of environmental outcomes.
Biodiversity starts with soil health and the management of soil biota. They use only organic soil improvement practices which is the foundation of the vineyard's holistic management plan. A deliberately minimalist approach ensures their farming practices are environmentally sustainable.
Barossa’s Garden of Eden
Eden Valley’s wine-making history dates back to 1847. The region is defined by the cool climate, ancient soils and later ripening, Eden Valley wines are distinctive in their character, displaying wonderful aromatics, elegance, complexity and finesse. Most famous for its Riesling, Eden Valley also produces world-class Shiraz and a range of traditional and alternative varieties.
Poonawatta was named in respect of the Peramangk ‘first nations’ people. Poona meaning ‘good/healthy/fertile’ and Watta meaning ‘a person’s land/country’.
This is cool climate Barossa
Adjacent to the Barossa Valley, the Eden Valley is not saturated with tourist “things to do”, and that is one of the regions endearing factors.
