Hobbs of Barossa

Hobbs of Barossa is a family-owned vineyard and winery based in the cooler reaches of the Barossa Ranges. In 1995, Greg and Allison Hobbs left city life behind and moved with their children, Sean, Bridget and Jessica, to a historic 15-acre vineyard near Angaston.

Their new life among the vines became the foundation of Hobbs of Barossa, with the family concentrating on sustainable farming and preserving the complex natural balance of flavour within the grapes.

A Vineyard Managed by Hand

Hobbs believes strongly in maintaining a careful balance between nature and agriculture. The vineyard is managed using organic and biodynamic principles, with each vine hand-pruned and the fruit hand-picked.

Years of careful pruning have allowed the family to remove dead wood from the old vines and gradually restore their original form. This work has renewed the vines’ vitality and created the potential for them to continue thriving for another century or more.

Dry-Grown Vines and a Cooler Climate

The vineyard’s trellising has been raised to give the vine canopies greater space. Increased exposure to sunlight and improved airflow help minimise disease pressure while supporting even fruit ripening and more developed flavour profiles.

The distinctive soil structure of the Hobbs vineyard allows its old vines to be dry-grown. Irrigation is used only in extreme conditions when necessary to protect the health of the vines.

The vineyard’s cooler climate provides long and mild ripening conditions, helping the grapes develop flavour gradually while retaining the natural acidity and balance that distinguish fruit from the site.

Preserving the Character of the Fruit

Every stage of the Hobbs approach begins with the vineyard. By farming carefully, restoring the old vines and allowing the fruit to ripen slowly, the family aims to produce premium wines that retain the natural flavour, structure and balance of their Barossa Ranges home.