VLOG 5: Naming our tanks Quite often during our winery and barrel hall tours, Bronson is asked about the names on the tanks. This video explains that each tank is named after our a Kies family member - even our Wine Dog Diego gets a feature! Watch the...
VLOG 4: The process of fermenting grape juice into wine This video shows the process of inoculation or fermentation of grape juice, into wine. In this case, we are fermenting the 2021 Kies Family Wines Heysen Gold Frontignac. If you are a big fan of Kies Family Wines,...
VLOG 3: Preventing the oxidation of wine This video answers some of the most common questions we receive at the cellar door: 1. What is oxidation? 2. How to prevent red wine from oxidising? 3. How long does an open bottle of wine last or how long does wine...
VLOG 2: Grape sampling and Baumé Testing If you are a big fan of the Kies Family Wines Klauber Block Shiraz, then tune into this short video which shows you just how we determine when the fruit from this old Shiraz vineyard is ripe for the...
VINTAGE 2021 KICKS OFF WITH THE 2021 HEYSEN GOLD FRONTIGNAC 28th January, 4am marks the beginning of the 2021 vintage at Kies Family Wines. The first parcel of fruit to be processed was the Frontignac which is used to create our very popular Heysen Gold label. Watch the...
Sustainability Practises at Kies Family Wines Our little parcel of land at the Southern end of the Barossa Valley represents our family history, a home to visitors from all over the world and the source of the vines that produce our single-vineyard and much loved wines. We...
27th November 2021: Christmas Fest at Kies Family Wines [caption id="attachment_28471" align="alignleft" width="300"] Christmas Fest at Kies Family Wines[/caption] For those Christmas aficionados among us, this event is a must. Get in the spirit with a glass of Kies Family Wines brand new Cheers to you! Sparkling...
JESSE'S MAY MUSINGS: Update from the Barossa Valley in May 2020 There is a certain magic that happens as the vines turn from vibrant green to an array of golds and maroons at this time of year. The Barossa Valley floor currently resembles an autumnal toned, patchwork quilt....