In the heart of the Barossa Valley, where the rolling hills meet rows of vines, there was a man who embodied everything the region stood for: Carl Friedrich Braunack, or as everyone knew him—Fritz. His story is one of legacy, community, and of course, a glass or two of Barossa’s finest, which is why we have named a wine in his honour.
Born in 1890, Fritz was a fourth-generation Barossan, raised on land that had been in his family for generations. In fact, his grandson David still calls this very land home today, living on what was once the family orchard block. Today it is referred to as Para View Estate, the home of Two Sisters Wines. Fritz wasn’t just another face in the crowd; he was a cornerstone of the community. A true “Barossa character,” Fritz represented the values of hard work, tradition, and the joy of a well-earned glass of wine after a long day.
Fritz wasn’t just passionate about his land; he was a dedicated community man. Whether he was stewarding at the Tanunda Show Society, singing his heart out with the Tanunda Liedertafel (Australia’s longest-running male choir!), or giving back through his active membership in the Langmeil Lutheran Church, Fritz’s dedication to his beloved Barossa was unwavering. He wasn’t just there for the wine—though, let's be honest, the wine was definitely a bonus.
But the story of Fritz gets even better when he meets the love of his life, Agnes Florence "Florie" Auricht. With Agnes by his side, Fritz stepped into a destiny that would intertwine him with Australia's wine history. After the passing of his father-in-law in 1918, Fritz took over the family vineyard at Langmeil, a place steeped in history. This wasn’t just any vineyard. It was the land that now forms a piece of world wine history. Ever heard of the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard? Yeah, that was Fritz’s.
The vineyard Fritz inherited wasn’t just beautiful—it was historic. Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvèdre vines sprawled across the land. Six generations of Fritz’s family worked the same soil, growing grapes that have stood the test of time. David Braunack, Fritz’s grandson, recalls the days of picking grapes alongside his brothers off those very vines.
But the family legacy didn’t stop at grapes. The wine that Fritz and his family produced was a labor of love, made using an old grape crusher that had seen countless barrels of Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvèdre blends. No high-tech gadgets here—just manual, hands-on crushing and pressing, much like it was done a century ago.
Today, “The Fritz” wine pays homage to this true Barossa character and his dedication to the land, the vines, and the community. It’s a nod to the past, made in the same spirit that Fritz embodied throughout his life. We can't wait to share this wine with you!
Here's to tradition, hard work, and a well-deserved sip of history. Cheers!
Born in 1890, Fritz was a fourth-generation Barossan, raised on land that had been in his family for generations. In fact, his grandson David still calls this very land home today, living on what was once the family orchard block. Today it is referred to as Para View Estate, the home of Two Sisters Wines. Fritz wasn’t just another face in the crowd; he was a cornerstone of the community. A true “Barossa character,” Fritz represented the values of hard work, tradition, and the joy of a well-earned glass of wine after a long day.
Fritz wasn’t just passionate about his land; he was a dedicated community man. Whether he was stewarding at the Tanunda Show Society, singing his heart out with the Tanunda Liedertafel (Australia’s longest-running male choir!), or giving back through his active membership in the Langmeil Lutheran Church, Fritz’s dedication to his beloved Barossa was unwavering. He wasn’t just there for the wine—though, let's be honest, the wine was definitely a bonus.
But the story of Fritz gets even better when he meets the love of his life, Agnes Florence "Florie" Auricht. With Agnes by his side, Fritz stepped into a destiny that would intertwine him with Australia's wine history. After the passing of his father-in-law in 1918, Fritz took over the family vineyard at Langmeil, a place steeped in history. This wasn’t just any vineyard. It was the land that now forms a piece of world wine history. Ever heard of the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard? Yeah, that was Fritz’s.
The vineyard Fritz inherited wasn’t just beautiful—it was historic. Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvèdre vines sprawled across the land. Six generations of Fritz’s family worked the same soil, growing grapes that have stood the test of time. David Braunack, Fritz’s grandson, recalls the days of picking grapes alongside his brothers off those very vines.
But the family legacy didn’t stop at grapes. The wine that Fritz and his family produced was a labor of love, made using an old grape crusher that had seen countless barrels of Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvèdre blends. No high-tech gadgets here—just manual, hands-on crushing and pressing, much like it was done a century ago.
Today, “The Fritz” wine pays homage to this true Barossa character and his dedication to the land, the vines, and the community. It’s a nod to the past, made in the same spirit that Fritz embodied throughout his life. We can't wait to share this wine with you!
Here's to tradition, hard work, and a well-deserved sip of history. Cheers!