46 | T HE B A R OSSA MAG
A little slice of
family paradise
When it comes to wine and life, one local couple is taking the path
less travelled and reconnecting with the simple things in life.
WORDS BY HEIDI HELBIG
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN KRÜGER
In the shadow of Penfolds Wines
– known the world over for its
big, bold wines – is a boutique
winery with a very different selling
proposition.
At Yelland and Papps you’ll not
only find lighter New World wine
styles, you can also take home a bag
of handpicked walnuts
or figs fresh off the tree.
The Nuriootpa cellar door is
framed by stunning views of the
Barossa Ranges, as well as a dozen
fat sheep, wicking beds, organic
vegie patch and ‘Be Consumed’
bathtub that’s perfect for watching
the sun set over the vineyard.
The tasting room, a restored
1880’s worker’s cottage, is equally
unconventional, a place where
upcycled timber, vintage vinyl
and well-worn chesterfields create
a warmly eclectic atmosphere.
Then there’s Harold, the resident
tortoiseshell cat who comes
with the property and treats every
lap like a friend – even when it’s
a business suit.
The five-acre property is the
embodiment of Michael and
Susan Papps, whose minimalist
philosophies, sustainable living and