Victorian winemaker creates world first red gum barrel matured Shiraz

BEECHWORTH’S boutique Star Lane Winery have carved themselves a place in history with their release of the world’s red gum barrel matured Shiraz. Liz Barnes, Star Lane winemaker, matured wine in barrels made from salvaged native Australian red gum hardwood for Star Lane’s new Elements Shiraz. “We always knew we wanted to try the red gum barrel but we also knew we needed to build a name for ourselves first that people could trust and respect,” Barnes said.