CANBERRA TIMES - Chris Shanahan, June 2011 Peter and Christie Schulz's Turkey Flat vineyard has Shiraz vines dated from 1847, as well as mature, dry-grown mourvedre vines, source of this wine. It's deeply coloured, purple rimmed and on first opening the oak influence is obvious (20 months in new and seasoned French puncheons). But tasted over several days, the beautiful ripe and spicy fruit dominates a rich but gracefully structured wine - and oak becomes background seasoning, adding as well to the substantial tannin structure of the wine. Rating: 4 Stars

WINE COMPANION, January 2012 Deep colour from old vines aged for 20 months in French oak puncheons (500L) thus thoroughly taming the tannins without subduing the fragrant plum fruit of the bouquet and palate alike. Rating: 94

One of the best-known Barossa rose, and working a regular blend of grenache, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and dolcetto in varying percentages each season, this year's shows off its glossy pink colours with abandon, then follows with fruit, spice and savoury notes and a strawberry lift in the finish. The Advertiser - Taste Top 100 wines 2012

This Vintage Festival six venues will join to showcase selected artists and give you a taste of the very best food & wine the Barossa has to offer. Begin the afternoon at the Barossa Regional Gallery in Tanunda, jump on the bus and enjoy a journey through the Barossa visiting: Turkey Flat Vineyards, Peter Lehmann Wines, Whistler Wines, Seppeltsfield, Artisans of Barossa, ending the day back in Tanunda at the Barossa Living Gallery. Tickets $95 per person include a six course degustation menu with wines to match and transport between venues. Bookings are essential - please contact Peter Lehmann Wines on 08 8565 9555

The birth-place of Turkey Flat, the Bethany Estate was first planted with Shiraz vines in 1847 by Johann Frederick August Fiedler, the Bethany Estate is also home to bush-vine Grenache, Viognier, Roussanne and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is here that the winery and cellar door are also located.