Rich & Rare: Fortified Flight and Chocolate Delights

Rich & Rare: Fortified Flight and Chocolate Delights

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Indulge in a Fortified Wine & Chocolate Tasting Experience at Liebichwein

If you’re looking for a unique and indulgent wine experience in the Barossa Valley, look no further than Liebichwein’s Fortified Flight & Chocolate Delights tasting. This special event celebrates the rich, award-winning fortified wines that have made Liebichwein famous, paired with divine handmade chocolate truffles for a truly gourmet experience.

All the wines served are Gold or Silver medal winners from the 2024 Barossa Wine Show with Rare Tawny scooping Top Gold and Best Fortified Trophy. The success of these wines contributed to Liebichwein being crowned Best Small Winery, adding another trophy to their collection.

The tasting flight features four exceptional wines from the Liebichwein premium aged fortified range: Classic Semillon, Grand Semillon, Grand Tawny, and Rare Tawny, each aged between 10 and 30 years. These luscious, complex wines showcase decades of craftsmanship and dedication, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy some of the Barossa’s finest fortifieds. Paired with artisan chocolate truffles, each sip and bite creates a perfect harmony of flavours—whether it’s the nutty richness of the Grand Semillon or the decadent depth of the Rare Tawny, you’ll be taken on an unforgettable journey.

Make sure to set aside 30 minutes during cellar door hours to fully relax and indulge in this sensory delight. Bookings are essential to secure your place at this self-guided tasting. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a rare treat that perfectly captures the essence of Liebichwein’s heritage and passion for fortified wines.

Book now and let the flavours of the Barossa linger long after your visit!

Buy a ticket for $25 per person. Contact us to book your date and time via email info@liebichwein.com.au or call (08) 8524 4543.

Best Fortified Wine in Barossa Valley…Again

Best Fortified Wine in Barossa Valley…Again

Liebich Rare Tawny Fortified Trophy Barossa Wine Show 2024 Best Small Winery

Liebichwein are extremely proud of their successful results at the 2024 Barossa Wine Show. Not only did Ron and Janet take home a trophy for Best Fortified Wine, they were awarded the trophy for Best Small Winery. All Liebichwein fortified entries got medals and high average scores. These wines are a testament to Ron’s 50+ years of experience in growing grapes and making wine in Barossa Valley.

The Top Gold and Best Fortified Trophy for Rare Tawny is extra pleasing as it’s like a family heirloom with a rich history. This wine is a premium aged blend of parcels that sit patiently in oak barrels for up to 50 years developing richness and depth of flavour. Some barrels have been in the family since Ron’s grandfather Benno Liebich was making wine. The final Tawny blend is an average 30 years old. Grenache grapes grown on the Liebich property are harvested at ultra ripeness late in vintage when the berries shrivel and sweetest ripest flavours are accessible.​​​​​​​​

Previous years have seen Rare Fronti and Rare Muscat get similar honours in the Best Museum Fortified Classes at the Barossa Wine Show. These are special limited releases that have taken decades to develop richness, complexity and depth of flavour. We think of them as “liquid gold”. Every time we take a sip, we think of the “angels share”, the wine that evaporates to the heavens during the ageing process.​​​​​​​​

Liebichwein results 2024 Barossa Wine Show:

  • Rare Tawny NV Grenache 30 Year Old won TOP GOLD
  • Grand Semillon won GOLD
  • Classic Semillon won SILVER
  • Grand Tawny won SILVER
  • Classic Muscat won BRONZE

 

All entries from around the Barossa region were of such high calibre, we’re proud to be among the same company. Congratulations to all other medal and trophy winners. Many thanks to the sponsors Cooperages 1912 Australia, Tarac Technlogies, the Barossa Wine Show team and Barossa Wine.

To see all other 2024 Barossa Wine Show results click here.
Leveret Shiraz | Barossa Valley

Leveret Shiraz | Barossa Valley

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Leveret is the French term for a baby hare, which narrowly escapes being run over by the tractor from row to row.

Liebich Leveret Shiraz is a single vineyard 100% Shiraz for fans of Barossa reds. The fruit grows on 33 year old vines on the Liebich property in Rowland Flat in the eastern foothills of Rowland Flat, where heavier red brown black soils predominate.

Traditional techniques of hand plunging, basket-pressing and bottling without fining or filtration, all help to preserve the essence of fruit. All Liebich reds are vegan friendly due to no fining. Older vintages are very low in sulfites as any initial sulfur dioxide has been used up over extended time in bottle. Maturation for 24 months in seasoned American and French oak has delivered a complex wine with intense dark berries balanced superbly with spiced vanillin oak flavours.

This wine was bottled under screwcap to immortalise the magnificent flavours beyond the life span of cork. It will reward cellaring for at least 10 years. We recommend serving with any pizza or pasta dish and richly flavoured foods.

2018 Taste Notes: Deep burgundy red. Bouquet of ripe dark berries, cherries, dark chocolate and vanilla spice. Lush chocolate flavours coat the mouth like velvet with bold dark berry fruit length. A medium to full-bodied wine with subtle oak tannins, a silky smooth palate and excellent length.

All Vintages Produced: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018

Buy the latest vintage here

Museum Wines: A Taste of Barossa History

Museum Wines: A Taste of Barossa History

Museum red wine Liebich old vintages square Mer Shiraz Cabernet
Dig into Ron’s cellar of museum wines. Discover vintage finds from his last 25 years of winemaking. There are all kinds of red styles to suit different tastes and budgets. Who remembers Liebich Tempt Tempranillo blend or Thumb-press Cab Merlot (labelled Crackerjack for the first few vintages)? Are there any Potter’s Merlot out there? These are medium-bodied reds that are now super smooth. We’ve dusted off Liebichwein flagship reds The Darkie Shiraz and The Lofty Cabernet if you prefer rich, fuller-bodied reds.
Special museum stock of back vintage bottles are currently available, but in strictly limited quantities. There are select vintages in 750mL and 1.5L magnum sizes. Some vintages were bottled under both cork and screwcap closures since vintage 2002 as that season was such good quality, Ron wanted to preserve the concentrated fruit intensity for decades to come. Various back vintages under cork and screwcap have been opened in recent months and they are all still drinking well.
Do you need a unique gift for a special birthday? For a 30th we can offer 1993 vintage Shiraz or Rare Tawny 30 years old. For a 21st birthday, we have Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz from vintage 2002 which was an excellent season. We have magnums and bottles to suit anniversaries, end-of-year get togethers and Christmas celebrations.
Winemaking: All Liebich red are made using traditional techniques of hand plunging, basket-pressing with no fining or filtration for fuller flavour. Since vintage 2002, Ron decided to start using a mix of cork and screwcap closures on Liebichwein reds to preserve their concentrated flavour intensity and fruitiness even longer. There are some vintages where we offer a 2-bottle pack for you to do your own sensory comparison of cork vs screwcap. To learn more about how red wine develops as it ages, read our blog post.

 

Vintage comments, wine style and some history: 

  • 1998 – Cooler season, yet drier than normal year. Complex wines with good fruit weight and tannin structure to last the distance. Adelaide Crows win second AFL Premiership, The Wiggles first TV series
  • 1999 – Cooler season after a hot, dry summer. Complex reds with good fruit weight and tannin structure to last the distance. Y2K hysteria, Euro is first introduced, Referendum for an Australian Republic is voted down
  • 2000 – Wet spring with hotter and drier season. Concentrated reds from lower yields, medium-bodied wines. Sydney Summer Olympics, GST introduced, Mobile phone growth worldwide
  • 2001 – High winter rainfall, cool and even ripening in autumn. Exceptional vintage! Rich and complex reds, fuller bodied with magnificent mouthfeel. Apple releases iTunes, Sir Donald Bradman died, Movies – Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings
  • 2002 – High winter rainfall, cool and evening ripening in autumn. Another exceptional vintage! Rich and complex reds, fuller bodied with magnificent mouthfeel. Huge drought, Water restrictions, Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre opens
  • 2003 – Warm season, crops are lower than average. Wines with rich and ripe fruits, fuller bodied with firm tannins. Australia hosts Rugby World Cup, Brisbane Lions win third consecutive AFL Premiership
  • 2004 – Perfect slow and even ripening conditions. Best vintage this decade! Deliciously complex reds, excellent fruit weight, velvety tannins to age well. Facebook is founded, The Ghan’s first train trip from Adelaide to Darwin, Jetstar launches
  • 2005 – Mild, dry vintage with a hot spell in late summer causing compressed harvesting. Wines with rich and ripe fruits, fuller bodied with powerful tannins at bottling. ABC2 Digital channel launched, Australia loses The Ashes
  • 2006 –  Mild summer with cool autumn, even ripening. Elegant wines, great fruit weight and powerful tannins. Smoking banned in enclosed public places, TV in Australia turns 50
  • 2007 – No reds bottled. Kevin Rudd defeated John Howard to become Prime Minister after Howard’s 11 year stint
  • 2008 – Dry mild summer with a late autumn hot spell. Wines with rich and ripe fruits, fuller bodied with powerful tannins at bottling. Barack Obama became President of USA, Global Financial Crisis, iPhone 3G launch
  • 2009 – Cooler season after a hot, dry summer causing low yields. Elegant wines, more red fruits, savoury notes and medium-bodied than typical vintages. Black Saturday fires Victoria, Queensland floods, First MasterChef, Michael Jackson died
  • 2010 – Best Barossa rainfall in 5 years, moderate season. An outstanding vintage! Complex wines, excellent fruit weight and acidity with tight tannins to last the distance. Julia Gillard becomes Prime Minister, AFL Grand Final draw, iPad launch
  • 2011 – Cooler and wetter year, particularly in other wine regions. Elegant wines, more red fruits and savoury notes and medium-bodied than typical vintages. England wins The Ashes, Cadel Evans wins Tour De France
  • 2012 – Cool start to season, even ripening great for flavour development. Excellent vintage! Complex wines, excellent fruit weight and acidity with tight tannins to last the distance. William & Kate’s first newborn, Gangnam Style released by Psy
  • 2013 – No reds bottled. Tony Abbott became Prime Minister
  • 2014 – Challenging vintage, good spring rains, wet and cool February delayed harvest. Elegant wines, more red fruits and medium-bodied than typical vintages. Australia wins The Ashes, Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ released

Tasting notes from selected wines opened in Oct/Nov 2023:

  • Leveret Vintage 2002 (cork) – Cool start to season, even ripening great for flavour development. Excellent vintage! Complex wines, excellent fruit weight and acidity with tight tannins to last the distance.
  • Potter’s Merlot 2002 (screwcap) – Ripe dark cherries, tobacco, cedar, licorice, refreshing acidity with firm tannins still present
  • Potter’s Merlot 2003 (cork) – Stewed cherries and plums, silky
  • The Lofty Cabernet 1999 (cork) – Complex, ripe blackberries, cranberry, herbal, rich and fruity, soft acid and tannins, drinks younger than it is
  • The Lofty Cabernet 2001 (cork) – Complex nose, stewed rhubarb, dark cherries, sweet spice, silky with a really clean finish
  • The Lofty Cabernet 2004 (cork) – Complex nose, blackcurrant, perfume, licorice, tobacco, soft acid and tannins, still so much fruit
  • The Darkie 2003 (screwcap) – Complex, dark cherries, lifted spices, anise, balanced acidity, some firm tannins still present
  • The Darkie 2004 (screwcap) – Complex, concentrated dark fruits, sweet spice, integrated oak, tannins and fruit, still plenty of life left

Museum Wines Pricelist and Order Form  – download here.

All these rare museum wines will disappear fast. Wooden boxes and gift packaging with personalised notes are available for your special occasion wine on request. Gift boxes are sold separately.

Surprise your tastebuds with a hand curated Premium Museum Red 6 Pack.

Custom Wine Gift Ideas

Custom Wine Gift Ideas

Custom gift ideas

Custom Personalised Wine Bottles

Perfect for Christmas, Birthdays, Corporate Gifts and Special Events

You choose the wine and packaging, we do the rest!

We offer a personalised boutique wine experience for our customers. Your custom label or personal message can be added to a selection of wine styles including cleanskins and current labelled stock.

Choose from ready-to-drink cleanskin reds or fortified wines of various age and complexity. We can also arrange presentation packs of 1-4 bottles.

Current reds available: Cabernet Shiraz 2012, Old Vine Shiraz 2012

Fortified wines available: Aged blends of Muscat, Semillon or Tawny style

375mL  from $8 per bottle

750mL – from $10 per bottle

This is the perfect gift for loved ones, corporate gifts, wedding bonbonnieres or events.

Contact us to discuss your ideas and get a quote!