A Celebration of Craft: Murray Streets 2022 Artisan Series Wines are now Released.
Murray Street Vineyards is proud to announce the release of the latest Artisan Series. Six small-batch wines that capture the spirit of the BarossaValleywith precision, elegance, andindividuality.
Crafted in limited quantities, the Artisan range displays the distinct personalities of our Greenock vineyard. Aged for up to 12 months in carefully selected vessels, these wines are medium to full-bodied, offering rich flavours, layered complexity, and genuine cellaring potential. Representing affordable luxury, the 2022 release delivers both immediate drinking pleasure and the promise of graceful evolution in the cellar.
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The Vintage Story: Two Seasons, Two Expressions
This year's Artisan release captures the essenceof two distinct growing seasons in the Barossa Valley.
2025 Vintage – Artisan Semillon & Rosé
Following a warmanddry 2024, the 2025 season was marked by extreme dryness, some reports citing the driestseasonsince the late 1960s. Frost events in September tested resilience, while a warm spring and rapid ripening in January demanded precise vineyard management. Picking commenced onFebruary 3rd,earlier than normal, yielding small quantities of high-quality fruit.
2022 Vintage – The Artisan Reds
The 2022 vintage was a winemaker’s dream. A wet winter and cool spring preceded a mild and dry summer and autumn which resulted in even ripening across all varieties, producingbalanced wines with lifted aromatics, fine tannins, and impressive depth. A worthy follow on from the 2021 Vintage.
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The Latest Release of Artisan Wines
Sourced from a single old-vine Greenock block planted in 1948, this Semillon is a blend of stainless-steel purity and barrel-fermented complexity. Aromas of passionfruit skin, custard powder, and yuzu lead into a precise, mineral-driven palate. Vegan-friendly and built to age for up to 15 years.
· Yet to be reviewed
A refined blend of old-vine Grenache and Mataro, delivering peach skin, strawberry, rose water, and gentle spice. Creamy texture meets a dry, savoury finish. Drink now for vibrant freshness.
· Yet to be reviewed
Artisan Grenache Mataro Shiraz (2022)
Grenache from vines planted in 1948 forms the heart of this bright, red-fruit blend, supported by Mataro’s savoury depth and Shiraz’s plush mid-palate.
· Halliday Wine Companion: 93 pts
· Wine Orbit: 93 pts
· Wine Pilot: 91 pts
Western BarossaValleyShiraz with 8% Mataro, offers satsuma plum, licorice, and dark chocolate over fine ferrous tannins.
· Wine Orbit: 93 pts
· Wine Pilot: 93 pts
· Halliday Wine Companion: 92 pts
· Wine Front: 91 pts
Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon (2022)
Dark crimson, cassis-rich, and structured for longevity. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with small parcels of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
· Wine Orbit: 93 pts
· Halliday Wine Companion: 92 pts
· Wine Pilot: 92 pts
· Wine Front: 91 pts
Artisan Cabernet Shiraz (2022)
The great Australian blend, balancing Cabernet’s cassis-driven elegance with Shiraz’s plush generosity.
· Wine Orbit: 94 pts
· Halliday Wine Companion: 93 pts
· Wine Pilot: 92 pts
· Wine Front: 91 pts
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Award-Winning Excellence
This year’s release of the Artisan series wines has already secured medal recognition.
Accolades span from the Barossa Wine Show, Marananga Wine Show, Royal Sydney Wine Show, MelbourneRoyalWine Awards and Royal Adelaide Wine Show.
· 4 gold medals awarded. (including 2 Trophies)
- 2022 Artisan GMS - Marananga Wine Show (trophy winner)
- 2022 Artisan Cabernet Shiraz - Marananga Wine Show (trophy winner)
- 2022 Artisan Cabernet Shiraz - Barossa Wine Show
- 2022 Artisan GMS -MelbourneRoyalWine Awards
From the vibrant freshness of the 2025 Semillon and Rosé to the layered depth of the 2022 reds, the Artisan Series offers a journey through Barossa Valley’s diversity, terroir, and craftsmanship. Whether cellared for the future or enjoyed today.Â
