The German heritage of the Barossa Valley is very evident, as you can see by the high number of original German names. During this one day in the area, I met such names as Kaesler, Langmeil, Kies, or Mengler.
As far as I know, many people of German origin changed their names during the two World Wars to show that their loyalties were absolutely with Australia, but there are still many German names left, both family names and place names.
Updated Dec 24, 2011
The Barossa can get very hot in summer. What better way to relax after a few glasses of wine than to find a big gum tree and lay in it's shade?!
Written Feb 11, 2005
If the premium Orlando wines are available for tasting go for:
Lawsons
Centennary Hill
St Hugo
Failing that go
The Jacob's Creek Reserve should be good
Written Oct 20, 2003
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If the premium Orlando wines are available for tasting go for:LawsonsCentennary HillSt HugoFailing that go The Jacob's Creek Reserve should be good
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Barossa Valley - German heritage in Australia

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Barossa - For Fine Food & Wine

The famous Barossa wine region is a little over an hour by car north of Adelaide, South Australia's capital. The Barossa comprises two regions, the Barossa Valley and the Eden Valley. My pages on......
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Think rolling hills dotted with magestic old chalets, cellar doors with the charm of yesteryear, quaint little towns, rows and rows of vines, and of course wine, and you are in the Barossa Valley!
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I love food so here's a pic of my Lamb Curry pie at the Lyndoch Bakery on the way to the Barossa Valley. I had this with Coopers Light and a glass of Kiels Shiraz.
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The Barossa Valley is a major wine-producing region and tourist destination located about 60km's northeast of Adelaide.
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