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Trophy winner for Best Red Wine – Other Blends, Barossa Wine Show 2026

Chaffey Bros Wine Co TGG La Conquista! 2025, Barossa Valley

From the delicately alluring floral and spiced perfume begins a whirling roller-coaster ride of flavour, dancing deftly between savoury spice and slurpy red, blue and black berries and red plum on the palate, this is a lively wine that is perfect to pair with all number of dining occasions, from the backyard BBQ to the tapas bar.

Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig, Huon Fechner and Theo Engela say: Since a vinuous pilgrimage to Spain in 2013, we have been on a quest to make the perfect roblé-style blend in the Barossa showcasing Tempranillo, Graciano and Old Vine Grenache. The 2025 vintage marks 12 years on and an exceptional season for these varieties gifted us the most vibrant, fruit forward and sophisticated La Conquista yet!

H. What is special about this variety?
DCH, HF & TE. The combination of these Iberian varieties in their adopted Barossa home makes for a minimal intervention, symbiotic blend that showcases and elevates their individual attributes with the resultant blend greater than the sum of its parts.

Best enjoyed: This is a versatile and lively medium-bodied blend that is perfect to pair with all number of dining occasions, from the backyard BBQ to the tapas bar, it meshed perfectly with anything char-grilled and delicious.

RRP $30 | Drink to 2035 | chaffeybros.com | Shop this wine

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Trophy winner for Best Grenache, Barossa Wine Show 2026

Chaffey Bros Wine Co Pax Aeterna Old Vine Grenache 2025, Barossa Valley

Old-vine grenache off Kevin Schild's vineyard in Vine Vale; 34% whole bunches. Mid-ruby with aromas of red plum, raspberry and cranberry fruits cut with hints of exotic spice, ginger cake, Campari, dried citrus rind, wildflowers and an expression of orange oil. Plenty of space and delicious red and dark fruits on the palate. This makes for spicy, fresh drinking. – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 92 points. 

Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig, Huon Fechner and Theo Engela say: Grenache was a shining highlight of the 2025 vintage and the 94 year old Schild Vineyard shone once again with the “Survivor” vines delivering a wine of bright-fruited intensity and concentrated lip-smacking flavour. Whole-bunch (34%) vibes emanate throughout, making for a an ethereal poised like a raspberry packed jack-in-a-box that has a sprinkling of dried cranberry thrown on top. On the palate, it's complex, breezy and lively, with bright red fruits and lip-smacking fine tannins that leave you wanting more. With only 493 doz made, this wine sells out without fail.

H. What is special about this variety?
DCH, HF & TE. Grenache is the Barossa’s secret weapon, home to the oldest Grenache wines in the world, the variety is perfectly suited to our climate making it a sustainability champ that suits the trend towards more elegant and ethereal, refreshingly lighter styles.

Best enjoyed: Grenache, it’s also our original chillable red - for years our somm friends have been telling us that customers love it when they serve it chilled! Pax is the type of wine you can pair with all manner of delicacies like roast duck or chicken terrine, or keep it simple - pop it in the top of the esky on the way to a pool party with wood-fire pizza.

RRP $35 | Drink to 2034 | chaffeybros.com | Shop this wine

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RRP $xx | Drink to 20xx | chaffeybros.com | Shop this wine

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Trophy winner for Best Sweet or Sparkling Wine, Barossa Wine Show 2026

Peter Lehmann The Queen Sparkling Shiraz 2021, Barossa Valley

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Chief winemaker Nigel Westblade says: A true Australian original, The Queen Sparkling Shiraz is rich, indulgent and made for celebration. Known as the "Jewel in our Crown", it showcases the best of the Barossa and has earned some of Australia's highest wine accolades, including Best Sparkling Red at the 2026 Australian Sparkling Wine Show and Best Sweet or Sparkling Wine at the 2026 Barossa Wine Show.

H. What is special about this variety?
NW. A true Australian original, Sparkling Shiraz is one of the world's most unique wine styles. Combining the bold, rich flavours of Shiraz with the freshness and vitality of sparkling wine, it delivers a distinctive combination of dark berry fruit, spice and fine bubbles. The result is a wine that's both indulgent and celebratory.

Best enjoyed: Serve well chilled in a flute and enjoy alongside Christmas ham, roast turkey or festive gatherings. Equally at home as an indulgent brunch pairing, The Queen Sparkling Shiraz's rich fruit flavours and fine bubbles make it a memorable choice for celebrations both big and small.

RRP $50 | Drink to 2038 | peterlehmannwines.com | Shop this wine