Greenock Creek Wines, founded in 1984 by Michael and Annabel Waugh, has long been synonymous with Barossa Valley intensity and tradition. The Roennfeldt Road Shiraz is the estate’s flagship—produced only in exceptional vintages and revered for its monumental depth, structure, and longevity. Crafted from ancient, low-yielding vines on the western slopes of the Barossa, it remains one of Australia’s most powerful and collectible Shiraz expressions.
Vineyard
The Roennfeldt Road vineyard, located near Marananga in the western Barossa, is planted on deep red-brown clay and ironstone soils. These dry-grown vines, many planted in the 1940s, produce tiny yields of berries with extraordinary concentration. Hand-harvested and fermented in open vats, the wine was matured for 36 months in 100% new American oak barrels, creating a wine of immense richness and longevity while maintaining remarkable balance.
Vintage
2014 was a cooler, more moderate year following several warm Barossa vintages. Despite a challenging start, the season settled into near-perfect ripening conditions, producing fruit of exceptional purity, fragrance, and structure. The 2014 Roennfeldt Road Shiraz combines the vintage’s natural freshness with the estate’s hallmark power—resulting in one of the most refined and classically styled Roennfeldt Road releases in recent history.
Tasting Notes
Deep purple-black in the glass, the 2014 Roennfeldt Road Shiraz opens with aromas of blackberry, plum, licorice, espresso, and dark chocolate, interwoven with hints of cedar, clove, and graphite. The palate is full-bodied yet graceful, delivering layers of ripe black fruit, mocha, and spice framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long and savoury, with perfect harmony between fruit richness, oak integration, and structural poise. A masterful balance of power and finesse.
Critics’ Acclaim
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98 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
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96 points – James Halliday Wine Companion
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Langton’s Classification: “Exceptional”
Celebrated for its combination of concentration, freshness, and balance—one of the standout modern vintages for Roennfeldt Road.
Technical Information
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Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
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Variety: 100% Shiraz
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Alcohol: ~15.5%
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Maturation: 36 months in 100% new American oak
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Closure: Cork
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Drinking Window: 2022–2055+
A Collectible Gem
The 2014 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Shiraz is a stunning expression of Barossa grandeur—rich, powerful, and beautifully refined. A rare example of elegance meeting intensity, it stands among the finest modern vintages of this iconic label and a centrepiece for any serious collector of Australian Shiraz.
