The Barossa is not one place, but many. -Susan Papps May 2026 There is often a moment, looking back, where things begin to make sense. For me, it came in my mid-twenties — the realisation that if something matters deeply, you must give it a proper attempt. At that [...]
Roussanne 23rd March 2026 by Susan Papps (Yelland) When I look back, I often wonder when our journey with Roussanne truly began. This variety has become such an important part of our story and our style. Who would have imagined, sitting in the heart of the Barossa Valley, that [...]
- Susan Papps (Yelland) Wine was not part of my childhood. Growing up in a country town through the 70s, 80s and early 90s, wine held no great significance in our home. Like many households, there was often a cask of Coolabah in the fridge — practical, unceremonious, and never [...]
Roussanne – From Rhône Roots to Barossa Soils by Susan Papps Roussanne is a grape that carries both beauty and history in its name. Originating from the Rhône Valley in southern France, it takes its name from the French word roux—meaning russet, after the reddish-brown hue its berries develop [...]
Why Roussanne? By Susan Papps When we are asked why we work with Roussanne, the answer is simple: texture, elegance, and the ability to age with grace. This varietal suits the Barossa remarkably well, and for us, it is a canvas to explore a style of white wine that [...]
Looking back, the 2024 vintage will remain one of the hardest seasons of my life, and not because of the elements or the fruit. We began walking vineyards in January, full of hope. The vines looked strong, the season was shaping up beautifully, and we were excited about the year [...]
For the Love of Grenache How a Barossa icon keeps evolving in our hands—one pick, one clone, one parcel at a time. By Susan Papps Photo: Kevin Schild Vineyard Vine Vale Barossa Valley At Yelland & Papps, our relationship with Grenache is anything but fleeting. It’s a slow-burn love affair, [...]
Sometimes, you just know what your soul needs. And for me, after a whirlwind few months, it was clear, a road trip with my family through the heart of Central Australia was exactly what we were craving. Space to breathe. A chance to reconnect. And, as it turned out, the [...]
2014 Grenache Shiraz Magnums 10 YRS (not yet released) If there was one word to describe 2014 and this time of our life and business, it was hard! Every day brought challenges and difficulties, it was tough. When you start this business all the niceties are at the [...]
After a road trip to the Northern Territory during the holidays, Michael and I listened to many podcasts and of course, most of them were about the wine business. One thing I noted was an initiative in the USA "Come over October" to remind us all why we make wine [...]
