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.
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.
Eden Valley Shiraz: Fine-Boned and Fierce
Eden Valley Shiraz brings perfume, spice and structure in one glass. Here's why this high-country South Australian style deserves your attention.
Eden Valley Shiraz: Fine-Boned and Fierce
Eden Valley Shiraz brings perfume, spice and structure in one glass. Here's why this high-country South Australian style deserves your attention.
Single Vineyard Shiraz Barossa Explained
Single vineyard shiraz Barossa shows site, season and style in the glass. Here’s what sets these bottles apart and why collectors chase them.
Single Vineyard Shiraz Barossa Explained
Single vineyard shiraz Barossa shows site, season and style in the glass. Here’s what sets these bottles apart and why collectors chase them.
Barossa Wine and Tapas Experience Done Right
A Barossa wine and tapas experience should feel relaxed, generous and full of flavour - here’s what makes it memorable from first pour to last bite.
Barossa Wine and Tapas Experience Done Right
A Barossa wine and tapas experience should feel relaxed, generous and full of flavour - here’s what makes it memorable from first pour to last bite.
Barossa Cellar Door Tasting With Lunch
Plan a barossa cellar door tasting with lunch that nails the balance of great wine, proper food and a relaxed Barossa day done right.
Barossa Cellar Door Tasting With Lunch
Plan a barossa cellar door tasting with lunch that nails the balance of great wine, proper food and a relaxed Barossa day done right.
Barossa Shiraz Masterclass Worth Booking
A Barossa Shiraz masterclass that goes beyond tasting - learn regional nuance, vineyard character and what makes great Shiraz so drinkable.
Barossa Shiraz Masterclass Worth Booking
A Barossa Shiraz masterclass that goes beyond tasting - learn regional nuance, vineyard character and what makes great Shiraz so drinkable.