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Barossa Valley (bərô`sə), region of South Australia, S Australia. A major area of wine production 40 mi (64 km) NE of Adelaide Adelaide, city (1991 pop. 957,480), capital and chief port of South Australia, S Australia, at the mouth of the Torrens River on Gulf St. Vincent. It has automotive, textile, and other industries. Grains, wool, dairy products, wine, and fruit are exported. ..... Click the link for more information. , the valley was named by Colonel William Light for the British victory over the French in the Battle of Barossa (1811; now Barrosa), Spain, in which he fought. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The people who brought you 2005 Hundred Acre Gold from Australia's Barossa Valley last year now produce their Gold 2005 in Napa Valley. Barossa Valley Estate releases the newest vintage of one of Australia's most renowned wines -- the 2003 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz. Peter Lehmann, a noted Barossa Valley winery in Australia which actually outproduces its California partner, has become part of the Hess Collection in Napa, thus making use of the Hess sales and promotion staff throughout California and the rest of the United States. |
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