Beneath the soil lies, The Underground.
Experience, The Underground.
Delve into a multi-sensory underground world where pure imagination meets the romance of wine.
Begin with a guided cellar tour before descending into our signature tasting experience, held deep beneath the winery in our temperature-controlled underground cellar. The air sits naturally between 11–14°C year-round - perfect for both wine and reflection.
Limited to a small number of guests, this intimate experience explores new releases and aged wines while sharing the story of our estate vineyards on the Western Ridge of the Barossa Valley.
Available only for 2 to 10 people (in non-exclusive groups). |
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Duration - approx 2.5 hours. |
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email: info@tscharke.com.au |
Connected to 2010
Excavation began beneath the winery, cutting into the Western Ridge to create space below ground. What started as soil and rock would become the foundation of The Underground.
Foundations
The shift from excavation to structure marked a turning point. Reinforced concrete walls defined the space, creating a cellar built for longevity, stability and function - where wine could mature without interference.
First look
The first glimpse inside The Underground. No air-conditioning required - the cellar relies on the earth’s natural cooling. A concrete arched roof above, with soil layered on either side. The space holds a steady 11–14°C year-round, creating ideal conditions for slow, consistent maturation.
Something extraordinary
The once underutilised space was reimagined as an immersive Underground experience. A platform was built above the cellar floor, and an LED-lit oval bar with fixed seating was installed - positioning guests within the working heart of the winery.
The Underground
The Underground opened for private bookings. A one-of-a-kind experience in the Barossa - intimate, architectural and grounded in place. More reminiscent of a cellar in Burgundy than a traditional Australian tasting room.
Our Underground Hero's
A Thing of Beauty speaks to energy and drinkability.
Gnadenfrei North Shiraz reveals power, restraint and single vineyard precision.
Frequently asked questions
Here's what people ask
The Underground is limited to between 2 and 10 guests per session.
We keep groups small to protect intimacy and allow meaningful discussion.
Approximately 2.5 hours.
We encourage guests to allow the full time - this is not a quick tasting, but a guided journey through cellar and story.
Where it permits, Damien may host.
However, every Underground session is led by a senior member of the Tscharke team, Hannah Schutz - deeply immersed in our farming philosophy and winemaking approach.
Yes. The cellar remains naturally cool year-round between 11–14°C.
We recommend bringing a jacket, even in summer.
Each experience includes a curated selection of current releases alongside rare or museum wines not typically available at cellar door.
Selections evolve with season and vintage.
The Underground is not designed for volume.
It is designed for depth.
While many tastings focus on breadth of portfolio, this experience centres on place, farming philosophy and the evolution of a single estate story beneath the soil of the Western Ridge.