Six generations on the same dirt
Of the more than 150 wineries in the Barossa Valley, Tscharke is one of just three certified organic and biodynamic vineyards.
Six generations of our family have worked this ground. It started at Gnadenfrei, where the Tscharkes first settled, and now runs across Stone Well and Greenock Creek as well - sites rooted in Barossa history and farmed with regenerative care.
The soils of the Western Ridge are the oldest in the Barossa. They give us low yields, deep roots and fruit that tastes unmistakably of the block it came from. Every bottle we make begins there, and you can taste the whole range here.
How we farm
Solar energy, reclaimed water, compost-making workshops and education days. Biodynamic certification is a demanding badge to earn; for the team at Tscharke there is simply no alternative. You can see the vineyards on our vineyards page.
Certified, every year
Organic certification is no cakewalk. It means proving every corner of the estate and the production line is free of chemicals, and proving it again each season.
The oldest soils
Low yields on the Western Ridge, where the vines work hard for every bunch. Deep roots, small berries and a concentration we could not manufacture if we tried.
Farming for the future
Biodynamics and regenerative farming is not our point of difference. It will soon be an expectation. Living mid-rows, healthy soil, and vines that ask less of us each year.
Pronounced ‘sharkie’
It is not just the muster of peacocks wandering the grounds that is catching the attention of locals, travellers, connoisseurs and sommeliers. Something special and a little quirky is happening at Tscharke - best seen at the cellar door.
Meet the Team
Behind every brand is a story - shaped daily by the people who carry it forward.
Meet the team behind Tscharke Wines and discover the individuals whose hands, ideas and quiet dedication shape the experience, along with a few stories you might not expect.
Enjoy the Wines
Every bottle begins in our vineyards and is shaped by soil, season and careful hands. From Grenache grown on the Western Ridge to wines matured in amphora and concrete, each release reflects our commitment to organic and biodynamic farming in the Barossa Valley.
See our Vineyards
Our estate vineyards stretch across Stone Well, Gnadenfrei and Greenock Creek - sites rooted in Barossa history and farmed with regenerative care. Clay loam soils, easterly aspects and ancient Western Ridge terrain define the character of every vintage.
