First Drop Journal
Pull up a chair. Pour a glass. You’ve just landed at the First Drop Journal - our little corner of the internet where Barossa's boldest ideas flow as freely as the Shiraz.
This is where we share our unique home recipes and expert pairing tips, as well as what’s happening behind the scenes at First Drop Wines: from the vineyards of the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale, to the buzz of our cellar door and tapas lunches, to the wines that keep the good times rolling.
Why Wine Club Exclusive Releases Matter
Wine club exclusive releases give members first access to limited wines, better provenance and a closer connection to the makers behind each bottle.
Why Wine Club Exclusive Releases Matter
Wine club exclusive releases give members first access to limited wines, better provenance and a closer connection to the makers behind each bottle.
What Makes a Great Cellar Door?
What sets a great cellar door apart? From hospitality to provenance, here's what turns a tasting into a memorable wine experience.
What Makes a Great Cellar Door?
What sets a great cellar door apart? From hospitality to provenance, here's what turns a tasting into a memorable wine experience.
Best Cellar Door Lunch Barossa: What to Look For
Looking for the best cellar door lunch Barossa offers? Here’s what separates a decent stop from a lunch worth planning your whole day around.
Best Cellar Door Lunch Barossa: What to Look For
Looking for the best cellar door lunch Barossa offers? Here’s what separates a decent stop from a lunch worth planning your whole day around.
How to Choose a Wine Club That Suits You
Learn how to choose wine club membership that suits your palate, budget and lifestyle, with smart tips on flexibility, value and wine quality.
How to Choose a Wine Club That Suits You
Learn how to choose wine club membership that suits your palate, budget and lifestyle, with smart tips on flexibility, value and wine quality.
South Australian Wine Regions Guide
A south australian wine regions guide to Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley, with what to taste, where styles differ and why.
South Australian Wine Regions Guide
A south australian wine regions guide to Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley, with what to taste, where styles differ and why.
Barossa vs McLaren Vale Shiraz
Barossa vs McLaren Vale Shiraz - compare style, fruit, spice, structure and food match to choose the South Australian Shiraz that suits your palate.
Barossa vs McLaren Vale Shiraz
Barossa vs McLaren Vale Shiraz - compare style, fruit, spice, structure and food match to choose the South Australian Shiraz that suits your palate.
How to Plan Barossa Tasting Day Right
Learn how to plan Barossa tasting day the smart way - timing, wineries, lunch, transport and pacing for a relaxed, premium day out.
How to Plan Barossa Tasting Day Right
Learn how to plan Barossa tasting day the smart way - timing, wineries, lunch, transport and pacing for a relaxed, premium day out.
Barossa Cellar Door Tasting Guide
A Barossa cellar door tasting guide for choosing where to go, what to taste, how to pace the day and how to get more from every glass.
Barossa Cellar Door Tasting Guide
A Barossa cellar door tasting guide for choosing where to go, what to taste, how to pace the day and how to get more from every glass.
Award Winning Barossa Wines That Deliver
Award winning Barossa wines bring power, finesse and character. Here’s what sets the best bottles apart and why they’re worth your glass.
Award Winning Barossa Wines That Deliver
Award winning Barossa wines bring power, finesse and character. Here’s what sets the best bottles apart and why they’re worth your glass.
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Done Properly
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay brings lift, texture and drive. Here’s what makes the region special, how the wines taste, and what to pour it with.
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Done Properly
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay brings lift, texture and drive. Here’s what makes the region special, how the wines taste, and what to pour it with.