About Us
The Auld family have been making wine for seven generations—it’s in our blood.
Growing up in the Barossa Valley, wine becomes part of your DNA before you’re even old enough to know it.
For us, it meant grape seeds cushioning falls from the schoolyard monkey bars—while other kids landed on bark chips. It meant bleary-eyed mornings pruning vines as teenagers, and ‘trophies’ in the form of local wine long before we were anywhere near old enough to drink it.
Sam & Jock Auld in their hometown of Angaston, Barossa Valley.
Dad’s 40th birthday port barrel? Let’s just say it didn’t survive untouched. The port was more out of necessity than enjoyment back then—and it certainly didn’t make those early starts any easier—but all of it added up to an upbringing steeped in wine and community.
The Wilberforce range is the workhorse of Auld Family Wines and won’t let you down. Sturdy, dependable and always on hand, these wines constantly deliver.
Our 2021 Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz is dark crimson in colour, offering an elegantly structured palate with a silky texture and fruit sweetness to the mid-palate with layers of red cherry, delicate spice, and subtle briar flavours. A big mouth fill, youthful and well balanced.
Best paired with charred Middle Eastern veggies, a rich Indian curry, or a slow-cooked lamb.
94 POINTS - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 POINTS - Ken Gargett, Winepilot
Available online in single, six packs, and at select local retailers.
On the palate, our 2022 Strawbridge Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz is rich and velvety with flavours of wild blackberries and smoky biscuit dough. The tannins are broad, ripe and generous, yet the finish is fresh, lingering and leaves the impression of dark chocolate and rhubarb compote.
Grapes for this Shiraz are sourced from our growers in the Barossa Valley. The well-ripened grapes are carefully de-stemmed and crushed to fermenters where they are macerated in a way to minimise extraction of hard tannins. All providing a rich and generous nose and mouthfeel. This is achieved with less vigorous maceration and lower fermentation temperatures.
Enjoy with a thick rib-eye steak and roasted veggies. Drink now to 2038.
95 POINTS - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 POINTS - Ken Gargett, Winepilot
Available online in single, six packs, and at select local retailers.
The ‘East Hill Block’ features unique ironstone gravel with a loam transitioning to clay subsoil. These challenging yet rewarding conditions force the vines roots to delve deeper, accessing essential nutrients and minerals. This translates to intensely concentrated grapes, yielding rich, full-bodied wines with excellent structure and complexity.
The Ernie – a tribute to the enduring legacy of Ernest 'Ernie' Auld, a true pioneer in both the revered sport of cricket and the prestigious realm of Australian wine.
The Ernie embodies tradition, exceptional craftsmanship, and a profound appreciation for the diverse and unique qualities of South Australian wine. Savour the rich heritage and taste the remarkable history captured in every bottle of The Ernie.
96 POINTS | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“It's superbly expressed on the nose, showing black and blueberry, floral, vanilla, cedar, and warm spice aromas. The concentrated palate exhibits outstanding weight and richness, wonderfully complemented by velvety texture and finely infused tannins, making it delectable and enticing with a sustained, gratifying finish. At its best: 2026 to 2040.”
Now also available in a six-pack, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Our flagship Shiraz pays homage to our great-grandfather and Australian wine pioneer, William Patrick Auld.
In true Barossa style, the William Patrick 2021 Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Shiraz pulls no punches. Considered to be one of the great Barossa vintages, this classic Barossa Shiraz shows the warmth and rich aromatics of the region. Upfront, it bursts with intense bramble and blueberry fruit, unfolding into a mid-palate of dark chocolate and toasted spice, and finishing with a lift of raspberry acidity.
Following a sell-out 2018 vintage, this moreish wine is made from carefully selected fruit and matured on French oak for a minimum of 12 months, producing a full-bodied, soft, thick-set, unapologetically warm-climate shiraz.
Perfect with a (Barossa) leg of lamb and all the trimmings. Will cellar well for 10+ years. Available in single bottles, six-packs, and at select local retailers.
The Ernie Reserve Shiraz - crafted using the finest fruit parcels from our Bethany vineyard. A tribute to the legacy of Ernest 'Ernie' Auld, a pioneer in both cricket and the world of Australian wine.
Each year, only a handful of standout barrels are chosen for the reserve - every bottle a true expression of Bethany's unique terroir.
Excellent with slow-roasted lamb shoulder, chargrilled ribeye steak, or aged hard cheeses like Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano. Will cellar well for 10+ years. Available in single bottles, six-packs, and at select local retailers.
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Discover the essence of our legacy in every sip with our Family Series wine range. Crafted as a tribute to our roots as South Australian wine pioneers, each bottle embodies a rich heritage of quality and value.
Our Family Series 2022 Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz shows the youth and vibrancy we feel best reflects us (well, most of the time anyway). Bright and juicy, this wine is the quintessential Barossa Shiraz.
This wine was among the few wines served at the 2024 ARIA Awards and will become a nightly staple around the dinner table.
93 POINTS - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92 POINTS - Ken Gargett, Winepilot
Available online in single, six packs, and at select local retailers.
The Wilberforce range is the workhorse of Auld Family Wines and won’t let you down. Sturdy, dependable and always on hand, these wines constantly deliver.
Our 2021 Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz is dark crimson in colour, offering an elegantly structured palate with a silky texture and fruit sweetness to the mid-palate with layers of red cherry, delicate spice, and subtle briar flavours. A big mouth fill, youthful and well balanced.
Best paired with charred Middle Eastern veggies, a rich Indian curry, or a slow-cooked lamb.
94 POINTS - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 POINTS - Ken Gargett, Winepilot
Available online in single, six-packs, and at select local retailers.
On the palate, our 2022 Strawbridge Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz is rich and velvety with flavours of wild blackberries and smoky biscuit dough. The tannins are broad, ripe and generous, yet the finish is fresh, lingering and leaves the impression of dark chocolate and rhubarb compote.
Grapes for this Shiraz are sourced from our growers in the Barossa Valley. The well-ripened grapes are carefully de-stemmed and crushed to fermenters where they are macerated in a way to minimise extraction of hard tannins. All providing a rich and generous nose and mouthfeel. This is achieved with less vigorous maceration and lower fermentation temperatures.
Enjoy with a thick rib-eye steak and roasted veggies.
95 POINTS - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 POINTS - Ken Gargett, Winepilot
Available online in single, six packs, and at select local retailers.
The Ernie – a tribute to the enduring legacy of Ernest 'Ernie' Auld, a true pioneer in both the revered sport of cricket and the prestigious realm of Australian wine.
The Ernie embodies tradition, exceptional craftsmanship, and a profound appreciation for the diverse and unique qualities of South Australian wine. Savour the rich heritage and taste the remarkable history captured in every bottle of The Ernie.
96 POINTS | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“It's superbly expressed on the nose, showing black and blueberry, floral, vanilla, cedar, and warm spice aromas. The concentrated palate exhibits outstanding weight and richness, wonderfully complemented by velvety texture and finely infused tannins, making it delectable and enticing with a sustained, gratifying finish. At its best: 2026 to 2040.”
Also available in singles, this wine is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Our flagship Shiraz pays homage to our great-grandfather and Australian wine pioneer, William Patrick Auld.
In true Barossa style, the William Patrick 2021 Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Shiraz pulls no punches. Considered to be one of the great Barossa vintages, this classic Barossa Shiraz shows the warmth and rich aromatics of the region. Upfront, it bursts with intense bramble and blueberry fruit, unfolding into a mid-palate of dark chocolate and toasted spice, and finishing with a lift of raspberry acidity.
Following a sell-out 2018 vintage, this moreish wine is made from carefully selected fruit and matured on French oak for a minimum of 12 months, producing a full-bodied, soft, thick-set, unapologetically warm-climate shiraz.
Perfect with a (Barossa) leg of lamb and all the trimmings. Will cellar well for 10+ years. Available in single bottles, six-packs (10% discount applied), and at select local retailers.
Of course, it’s in the blood. Six generations before us, our pioneering great-grandfather was planting some of South Australia’s very first vines—a legacy that paved the way for everything to come.
Now, more than 150 years later, we’re proud to continue that tradition. Every bottle we make reflects the land we love and the stories we carry—while hopefully inspiring the next generation of Aulds to pick up the torch.
Determined to share Auld Family Wines with all corners of the globe, we want to ignite the memories yet to be made and ensure all can find comfort in a bottle of Barossa wine.
We look forward to sharing a glass with you.
Discover the essence of our legacy in every sip with our Family Series wine range. Crafted as a tribute to our roots as South Australian wine pioneers, each bottle embodies a rich heritage of quality and value.
Our Family Series 2022 Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz shows the youth and vibrancy we feel best reflects us (well, most of the time anyway). Bright and juicy, this wine is the quintessential Barossa Shiraz.
This wine was among the few wines served at the 2024 ARIA Awards and will become a nightly staple around the dinner table.
93 POINTS - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92 POINTS - Ken Gargett, Winepilot
Available online in single, six packs, and at select local retailers.
View Tasting Notes