Chaffey Bros Wine is a boutique winery located in the Barossa Valley wine region of South Australia. The winery was founded by brothers-in-law Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela in 2008. They established Chaffey Bros Wine with the goal of producing distinctive, high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the Barossa Valley. And then this happened!
One of the most notable aspects of Chaffey Bros Wine Co. is their focus on reinterpreting the wines that made the region famous, whilst exploring special vineyards, varieties and subregions. Their commitment to using unique varietals of the Barossa, whilst also heroing the regions traditional varietals; Old Vine Riesling & Shiraz from Eden Valley, and Old Vine Grenache and Shiraz from Barossa Valley, allows them to offer a unique and distinctive wine selection that sets them apart from the rest. Purity of fruit, and minimal intervention winemaking underpin their professed passion for storytelling. Oh, and this is what the winemakers look like without paint 🙂
Chaffey Bros Wine Co. source grapes from individual parcels of epic low yielding vineyards, nestled among the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Drawing on true old vines and complex soils, they see themselves as part perfumiers – discovering delicate aromas; part historians – preserving the purity of pristine fruit; and part mad scientists – revelling in the lost art of small-batch winemaking. How amazing are the wine varietal textures.
Furthermore, Chaffey Bros Wine Co. is renowned for their unique label designs and small-batch, artisanal production methods. This attention to detail and craftsmanship contributes to the overall quality and excellence of their wines. The winery’s dedication to producing wines that reflect the specific terroir and microclimates of the Barossa Valley is another commendable aspect. And here’s the guys out in the winery. Happy bunch aren’t they!
Overall, Chaffey Bros Wine Co. is known for its innovative and creative approach to winemaking, producing award-winning wines that reflect their passion for the Barossa and Eden Valleys. The Bros’ winemaking philosophy is ‘New Wave Barossa’… Soil up. Aromatic. Textural. Unadulterated.