This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
AN institutional-grade vineyard in one of Australia’s pre-eminent wine regions, the Barossa Valley, has hit the market.
The family-owned Rosedale Vineyard is located in the region’s south west. Initially developed in 2000 with the most recent plantings in 2021, the vineyard now comprises 101 hectares of established classic red wine grape plantings.
Selling agent Tim Altschwager of Colliers Agribusiness said Rosedale Vineyard is “one of the most significant vineyards to hit the market in the Barossa Valley” and that records indicate the vineyard consistently produces yields and revenue above the regional benchmark, driving “exceptional profitability”.
The vineyard has supplied major wine companies and well-known brands for many years.
A key feature of the asset is long-term supply contracts for 260 megalitres of irrigation water annually, with a further 100 megalitres available if required. Water is sourced via connections to SA Water and Barossa Infrastructure Limited (BIL) with off-peak water held in lined storage dams with 220 megalitres of on-farm storage.
The vineyard has achieved Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) certification, with ESG initiatives including an 80 kilowatt solar system, a large insectarium and the use of recycled winery waste and organic manures to reduce insecticide and fungicide application.
Improvements include two residences, extensive operational shedding, offices and staff amenities.
“It is a rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale premium vineyard in the renowned Barossa Valley,” Altschwager said.
He said the expressions of interest campaign is expected to attract broad interest from domestic and overseas buyers, including existing wine industry participants and agri investor groups seeking large-scale assets in Australia.
The campaign closes 10th April.
