The Yorke Peninsula in South Australia is known for its agricultural landscape with crops like wheat, barley, canola, and lentils. Established by the Gregory family in 1996, the region's rich grey soil over limestone provides ideal conditions for grape cultivation. Barley Stacks Wines, a result of this environment, produces premium fruit that leads to award-winning wines acknowledged at various prestigious events.
The taste profile of Barley Stacks Wines is significantly influenced by the region's climate, which includes sea breezes and limestone sub-soils. These factors contribute to unique tasting notes such as plum, lingering liquorice, apricot, and passionfruit. The winery produces 25 different lines from four grape varieties and aims for an average annual production of 40 tonnes of grapes and between 2500–3000 cases of wine.
In addition to its core offerings, Barley Stacks Wines provides a diverse product range including rosé, sparkling wines, fortified range, verjuice, and limited quantities of white and sparkling wines bottled elsewhere. This boutique winery has been instrumental in enhancing the reputation of the Yorke Peninsula in the Australian wine industry, showcasing that exceptional wines can emerge from unexpected locations. It serves as a testament to the region's agricultural diversity and the Schulz family's dedication to producing high-quality wines.