Dutschke

Dutschke Wines is a family-owned boutique producer of classic Barossa red wines and fortifieds.

 

Wayne Dutschke 

Wayne started making wine in 1979 in Australia as well as knocking out a few vintages in Spain and California. In 1990, Wayne formed his own brand called WillowBend producing a blend of Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet. Interest from the United States in 1998 brought about a name change to Dutschke Wines as well as a few new brands – GHR Neighbours Shiraz, St. Jakobi Shiraz and the reserve wine Oscar Semmler Shiraz.

Since their first crush in 1990, Dutschke Wines has strived to make wines of the highest quality that show Wayne’s expression of the characteristics of that precious patch of dirt from a precious corner of the Barossa Valley.

Unfortunately, in 2025, Dutschke is in its final stages of winding up their business after decades of family wine making.

  • Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 2004

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 93 points!'The single vineyard Reserve, the 2004 Shiraz Oscar Semmler, was aged in new and one year old French oak for 22 months prior to bottling. Its dense ruby/purple hue is followed by sumptuous aromas of graphite, blueberries, creme de...

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    $60.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke The Tokay Bottled 2005 375mL-Half-Bottle

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke The Tokay Bottled 2005 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    "The light amber-hued non-vintage The Tokay offers exuberant raisiny/brown sugar-like fruit on the attack, crisp, underlying acidity that buttresses the wine’s syrupy richness, and a wonderful freshness. According to Wayne Dutschke, this cuvee comes from...

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    $35.00
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  • Dutschke The Muscat 375mL

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke The Muscat 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: VIC- Rutherglen

    Robert Parker 95 points!'The non-vintage The Muscat is medium deep amber-colored. Notes of figs, brandy-macerated raisins, caramel, molasses, and black tea emerge from this spicy, mincemeat-tasting, unctuously-textured, stunning Muscat.' 95 points Wine...

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    $29.00
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  • Dutschke Single Barrel Shiraz 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke Single Barrel Shiraz 2001

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 94 points! A new offering (virtually unavailable since there is only one barrel produced) is the 2001 Shiraz Single Barrel. Basically a beefed up version of the 2001 Shiraz Oscar Semmler, it is a terrific effort that should last for 10-15...

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    $80.00
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  • Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 2002

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 94 points! The 2002 Shiraz Oscar Semmler was aged 24 months in new and 1-year-old French oak hogsheads. It possesses tremendous opulence, concentration, and purity as well as a gorgeous texture and loads of fruit, glycerin, and intensity...

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    $80.00
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  • Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 2001

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 92 points! The most serious of the commercially available cuvees is the 2001 Shiraz Oscar Semmler (550 cases). Its inky purple color is followed by big, full-bodied aromas of creosote, blackberries, and white flowers, and sweet,...

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    $60.00
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  • Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 1999

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz 1999

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 90 points! The 1999 Shiraz Oscar Semmler, a selection of the finest lots, was aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Boasting additional power as well as flavor, it exhibits a saturated purple color, and a sweet nose of melted asphalt,...

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    $45.00
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  • Dutschke St Jakobi Shiraz 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke St Jakobi Shiraz 2005

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Wine Advocate 91 points!"The 2005 Shiraz "St. Jakobi" is sourced from a single vineyard. It was aged in a mix of French and American oak for 20 months. Purple-colored, it exhibits a bouquet of cedar, wood smoke, tar, blueberry, and blackberry. On the...

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    $45.00
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  • Dutschke St Jakobi Shiraz 1998

    [SOLD-OUT] Dutschke St Jakobi Shiraz 1998

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 89 points! For a peppery, fleshy, and large-sized wine, the dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 St. Jakobi Shiraz reveals plenty of smoke, earth, and black fruits. A sweet, earthy entry on the palate is followed by full body, and a layered finish...

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    $45.00
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