In the heart of South Australia’s Barossa region, where ancient soil profiles meet cutting-edge viticulture, lies one of the region’s most revered and tightly held vineyard assets – Ruth’s Block.
The property is now for sale.
Situated in Ebenezer, a subregion celebrated for its ancient red soils and some of the most profound Shiraz expressions in Australia, Ruth’s Block comprises 47.5 hectares across three titles, with 40 hectares under vine.
First planted in 1999 by a collective of visionary winemakers including the legendary Peter Lehmann, this site has long supplied premium fruit to names synonymous with Barossa quality.
Ruth’s Block has offered consistency, character, and the kind of reliability that underpins long-term brand integrity.
Under the current ownership Ruth’s Block has undergone significant enhancements, including the installation of five frost fans, the addition of a second dam, and significant investment in sustainable water security.
With a 30ML River Murray licence and a 10ML annual Barossa Infrastructure Ltd (BIL) allocation, the property is well-insulated from climate volatility, an increasingly critical factor in vineyard asset value.
Located just an hour from Adelaide, Ebenezer is one of the Barossa Valley’s most distinctive microclimates. Its ironstone-laced loams over clay subsoils, combined with a long, dry ripening season, deliver low-yielding, high-quality fruit known for density, richness, and cellar-worthy structure.
It’s a region that has quietly powered many of the country’s most awarded red wines. In Ruth’s Block, it finds one of its most focused and well-managed expressions.
From 2021 to 2025, Ruth’s Block has consistently delivered strong tonnages across Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel and Grenache.
Across this period, Shiraz alone yielded more than 260 tonnes, with prices reaching up to $2,500 per tonne in premium years. Cabernet Sauvignon has achieved prices as high as $3,000 per tonne, highlighting ongoing demand for quality Barossa Cabernet from the trade.
All fruit is currently secured under long-term supply agreements, an invaluable advantage in a supply-constrained, brand-driven market.
Ruth’s Block’s layout enables strategic harvesting, allowing for nuanced clonal selection and winemaking precision. Whether destined for small-batch reserves or flagship Barossa reds, fruit from Ruth’s Block delivers depth, structure, and regional typicity in equal measure.
In an era where wine consumers demand both authenticity and excellence, this vineyard allows a quality producer to scale confidently without compromising on integrity.
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