Paving the way for Barossa’s future
When Casey Miles left high school, politics was not on her radar, but a series of opportunities has given the young Barossan a different perspective.
Wings of passion
Lincoln Nitschke’s interest in airplanes began when he was a young lad. “I used to fly with a control line model aircraft,” Lincoln shares, “and also had a great interest in building plastic scale kit models.” Lincoln’s first model came as a gift from his mother, who had bought it from Nuriootpa for two and sixpence.
In their corner
In the peachy glow of a Barossa sunrise, 47-year-old Teresa Gerlach clicks the front door closed and steps out along the tidy tree-lined street of her historic home at Nuriootpa. Her Maltese Poodle, Luca, trots loyally at her ankles, silent companion to this daily ritual – Teresa’s mental and physical “reset” before she willingly hands over her daily attention to the needs of others.
Ripening Innovation
Amanda Mader’s journey through viticulture exemplifies resilience, determination, bold risk-taking and a deep love for the land. Affectionately known as Mandy, she shines as a woman in innovation as she pioneers a new era in vineyard management.
One foot in front of the other
For close to 40 years, Mark Weaver’s tools of the trade were police-issued handcuffs and the words of wisdom he carried in his police warrant card: “The loser says it’s possible but too difficult; the winner say it’s difficult, but it’s possible”.
A mission and a promise
Helen Wilhelm not only believes in miracles – she is one. Despite facing a lifetime of physical disability and a near-death experience, she has devoted her life in service of others, and faces every challenge with a heart of gratitude and faith.
Community
Barossa Events for Spring
What’s On? Find our picks for some upcoming events around the Barossa during Spring
Creating opportunities for School Leavers
Barossa Enterprises, has been helping regional South Australians living with disabilities for 45 years. It continues to provide work opportunities that are tailored to people’s individual support needs and job goals.
Celebrating 80 years of Co-operation!
This year, the Barossa Co-op celebrates 80 years of operation and as a member-owned retail co-operative, with over 21,000 members, it is proud of its achievements and looks forward to delivering its strategic plan over the next five years.
Barossa Council Update – Spring 2024
Find out the latest updates for what’s going on in the Barossa Council area.
Lienert Land
Brothers, John and James Lienert, sit side by side in the shed where their late father, John Snr. once kept his farming equipment protected from the elements. The siblings laugh as they share fond memories of growing up in the house next door, their cricketing triumphs and footy failures, and the different spellings of Sheaoak Log, or should it be Sheaok Log? “It definitely doesn’t have a hyphen!” says John of the small town that holds such strong family ties.
Cirillo Estate – a big little winery
Vincent Cirillo’s worn and weathered hands are as gnarly as the 175-year-old Grenache, Shiraz and Semillon vines that grow alongside his family’s Nuriootpa homestead, on Nuraip Road. Today, those hard-working hands hold a glass of Cirillo Estate Wines’ Vincent Grenache, as he chats to his winemaker son, Marco, who named the wine in his honour.
The progressive protagonist
They say few things bring protagonists a deeper sense of fulfilment than guiding friends and loved ones to grow into their best selves.
Quenten Agius
A husband, a father, a grandfather, a local, a footballer, a teacher, a mate, a storyteller.
Marcus Schulz
On his Ebenezer family property ‘Primrose’ where vigneron Marcus Schulz grew up and still lives and works, stands a characterful relic of our past… A rustic timber and thatched straw roof shed.
Rebecca Reynolds
The power of public voice. Making the invisible visible. With a long family association, a childhood spent at the pool, a passion for all things aquatic, and a good dose of community activism, the threatened closure of the historic Nuriootpa War Memorial Swimming pool back in 2020, saw Rebecca Reynolds dive head first into the Nuri Pool Working group campaign to save the pool.
Winter spice revival
A cosy and warm winter cocktail that reimagines the classic, traditional mulled wine. Soothing and comforting, it’s like a warm hug from the inside out, with deep Shiraz berry flavours and the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and spice, with a little citrus on the side. Perfect for fireside sipping.
Vietnamese-style chicken soup
This is one I make when we feel like something a bit different and special. I get requests for it all the time because it’s so delicious and it’s Richie’s favourite!
Classic Apple Galette
A Classic Apple Galette recipe that is sure to become a family favourite. Layers of buttery puff pastry, adorned with sweet frangipane and seasonal apples, add a scoop of your favourite ice cream to serve.
Emma & Ryan’s Wedding
It was definitely a case of keeping it all in the family when Emma Graves and Ryan Watson married after a 12 year relationship in March.
Danielle & Sam’s Wedding
Photographer Sam Kroepsch had the opportunity to feature on the other side of the camera alongside his partner of 10 years, Danielle Quinn when they married at Angaston last Spring.
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Wine Reviews for Spring by Tyson Stelzer
20 Barossa wines to inspire and engage your palate for Spring
Could your pet hold a record?
As we say goodbye to the Olympics and hours of TV surfing between different sporting codes, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of the extremes of our pet world and their achievements.
Nurtured by Nature
Gardening: “The activity of tending and cultivating a garden” – Oxford dictionary. I think this definition can be enhanced by not only tending and cultivating a garden, but that gardening also encompasses tending to ourselves and our own wellbeing.
Experience Europe like a local with Holland America Line
Balance, depth, authenticity – these are the values incorporated into Holland America Line’s carefully curated European voyages.
Move for Health: Fitness and Active Living
September is an ideal time to focus on health and wellness. At Go Vita Tanunda, our Move for Health Month emphasises physical fitness, joint care, and energy enhancement. Naturopath, Peter Balogh, offers top tips to help you set yourself up for a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Swats, Sprays and Sticky Ribbons: A fly’s fight for survival
Spring signals the beginning of warmer weather, and with it comes the familiar ‘buzz’ of the blowfly. Besides being annoying, the eradication of flies was encouraged when they were labelled as carrying diseases such as typhus, tuberculosis and dysentery in the early 1900s.