Yalumba Celebrates 175 Years

Yalumba, Australia’s oldest familyowned winery, proudly marked its 175th anniversary in November, celebrating nearly two centuries of winemaking craftsmanship and community. The anniversary highlights an extraordinary year filled with events and honours, culminating in a series of memorable gatherings and the release of a special anniversary wine to mark this historic milestone.

During the celebrations, the winery’s staff gathered at Yalumba’s ‘Signature vineyard’ for a symbolic tree-planting morning, underscoring Yalumba’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and its vision for the future.“Today has been a meaningful experience for our team to actively contribute to a more sustainable future. Our group brings together diverse skills and roles, and it’s special for each of them to give back to the land, especially

those not typically involved in our daily viticultural work,” said Yalumba’s Winemaker and Head of Sustainability, Louisa Rose.

On the anniversary day, 17 November, the Hill-Smith family hosted intimate celebration at Yalumba with fellow Barossa winemaking families to toast 175 years of winemaking excellence.

Reflecting on the journey, Robert Hill-Smith, fifth-generation proprietor and Chairman, said: “This anniversary is not only a nod to years passed. It is a reflection of our resilience and a commitment

to mastering our craft, generation after generation.

“It also acknowledges the many exceptional fine wine people that have come through the gates of Yalumba across three centuries with shared love for our property, our wines, and our industry.

“Most of all, it is a celebration of an exciting future ahead for our family business and the world of Australian fine wine. While we celebrate our past 175 years, we keep our eyes firmly set on the next 175 as the generations before us have done.”