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Spanning the land behind the physical winery in Rowland Flat, this vineyard comprises of Shiraz and Cabernet plantings.
The largest vineyard on the Estate, home to Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sagrantino, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.
Our Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz (planted 1907), Centenarian Old Vine Grenache (planted 1911) and Master Piero Shiraz (planted 1995) are sourced from this small parcel of land in-between the winery and neighbouring church.
Located in Lyndoch, home to our Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz and Centenarian Old Vine Mourvedre plantings from 1898.
Our grandfather used to say that he could only make great wine with great fruit.
This simple but effective philosophy is reflected in all that we do today, from our rigorous approach to vineyard management to consistency and disciplined fruit selection. With every vintage, we want our Lou Miranda Estate and Leone wines to accurately reflect their variety and region, while ensuring excellent fruit flavours, mouthfeel and satisfaction.
Our objective is to create a unique wine experience combining traditional family elements and world-class wine making techniques. We hope you enjoy our Lou Miranda Estate and Leone range of Barossa premium wines as much as we do.
The Leone name is at the heart of our story. It comes from our grandmother, Caterina Leone, and reflects a winemaking tradition that stretches back generations.
Our lion is more than a symbol. Inspired by the iconic Lion of Saint Mark and named in honour of our grandmother & father, Luigi Leone Miranda, it represents strength, heritage and legacy. Look closely and you’ll see its tail transforms into a cluster of grapes, a subtle reminder of what we do, and who we are.
The Leone range is a collection of timeless wines crafted for sharing, including Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, alongside our Premium Shiraz Cuvée, Bimba Dolce and a selection of aged fortifieds.
Fierce III is about enjoying wine the way it should be; around the table, with family and friends, without overthinking it. It’s about choosing the bottle that suits your mood, your meal, or the moment, and simply enjoying it together.
Bold, expressive and full of character, Fierce III celebrates modern Australian winemaking with a sense of ease and approachability. Crafted by three sisters, this range reflects both our energy for the future and our deep connection to tradition.
No rules. No fuss. Just good wine, shared.
At Lou Miranda Estate, our Heritage Series represents the pinnacle of our winemaking. It is a tribute to the land we farm, the history we protect, and the generations that have come before us.
We are proud custodians of some of the Barossa Valley’s rarest centenarian vineyards. With vines planted as early as 1898 and still hand-tended today. These remarkable vines have endured droughts, wars and the passing of time, developing deep root systems and natural resilience. The result is fruit of exceptional concentration, structure and character.
From these treasured blocks, we carefully select small, exclusive parcels of fruit to craft our super premium wines. Each release is made with precision and intent, guided by our commitment to excellence and our respect for tradition.
The Heritage Series includes our Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz, Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz Mourvèdre and Centenarian Old Vine Grenache. Wines of patience and provenance, designed not only to reflect the region, but to honour it.
The Barossa contains some of the oldest vineyards in the world – with one example dating back to 1843 – but until now, there was no formal schedule of classification or registration. In 2009, the Barossa Old Vine Charter was instituted to register vineyards by age, so that older vines could be preserved, retained and promoted. The Charter groups vineyards into four categories by age: (in ascendant order) Old; Survivors; Centenarians and Ancestors.
Equal or greater than 35 years of age. These Old vines have grown beyond adolescence and are now fully mature. They have a root structure and trunk thickness that encourages diversity of flavour and character. Their worthiness has been proven over many vintages, consistently producing the highest quality fruit for Barossa wines of distinction and longevity.
Equal or greater than 70 years of age. These very old vines are a living symbol of traditional values in a modern environment and signal a renewed respect for Barossa old vine material. They have weathered the worst of many storms, both man-made and naturally occurring, including the infamous 1980s Vine Pull scheme. A Barossa Survivor vine has reached a significant milestone, and pays homage to the resolute commitment of those growers and winemakers who value the quality and structure of old vine wines.
Heritage Series Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz and Heritage Series Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz Mourvedre and Heritage Series Centenarian Old Vine Grenache are in this classification.
Equal or greater than 100 years of age. These exceptionally old vines serve as a witness to the Barossa’s resilience in the face of adversity. The Barossa, unlike many other of the world’s great wine regions, is phylloxera-free, which allowed these vines to mature into their thick, gnarly trunks and naturally-sculptured forms without interference. Noted for their low yields and intensity of flavour. Planted generations ago – when dry-farming techniques demanded careful site selection – Centenarian Vines have truly withstood the test of time.
Equal or greater than 125+ years of age.
An Ancestor vine has stood strong and proud for at least one hundred and twenty five years – a living tribute to the early European settlers of the Barossa. Their genetic material has helped to populate this region with irreplaceable old stocks that underpin the viticultural tradition. Tend to be dry-grown, low-yielding vines of great flavour and intensity, and are believed to be among the oldest producing vines in the world.
With any sense of custodianship, there is responsibility as well as benefit. Old vines also present challenges to the grower: they require a lot of nurturing and yields are often uneconomically low. On the upside, they offer possibilities that young vines simply cannot entertain, they tend to be more drought resistant, and their Darwinian efficiency often means that they can be flavour-, sugar- and tannin-ripe earlier in the season.
The unique history of the Barossa means that this viticultural legacy can be successfully promoted in the pursuit of international fine wine acceptance and credibility. If it should ever be possible to taste history and the past, then it will be through the successful preservation and celebration of an old vine culture.
To download the Barossa Old Vine Charter pdf, please visit www.barossa.com.
