Established in 1849, Yalumba is not just a winery; it is Australia’s most historic family-owned winemaking business and a cornerstone of the Barossa Valley. A visit here is an immersive journey into a legacy that spans over six generations of the Hill-Smith family. The name “Yalumba” itself, an indigenous Australian word for “all the land around,” speaks to its deep connection to the land and its commitment to sustainable, progressive winemaking. As a founding member of “Australia’s First Families of Wine,” Yalumba stands as a testament to the excellence of family-owned viticulture, continuously pushing boundaries while honoring tradition.

For a truly unique experience, Yalumba invites you on its acclaimed Cooperage Tour, offering a rare look behind the scenes of one of the world’s most ancient crafts. This tour is a point of immense pride for Yalumba, as it is the only winery in Australia, and one of only five in the world, to have an on-site cooperage. Over the course of approximately one hour, you’ll be guided through the fascinating world of barrel making. You’ll witness skilled coopers meticulously crafting oak barrels from raw timber, an art form that has been passed down through generations. This is a chance to see and feel the process firsthand, learning about the crucial role that these hand-made barrels play in shaping the character and complexity of Yalumba’s wines.

The experience culminates in a dedicated wine tasting in the Yalumba Wine Room. Here, you will have the opportunity to sample a curated selection of wines that have been aged in the very barrels you just saw being made. It’s a remarkable tasting experience that directly connects the craft of the cooper to the final product in your glass. The Yalumba Cooperage Tour is more than a simple winery visit; it is an intimate, educational, and unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of this historic estate.

Highlights of Yalumba Family Winemakers Cooperage Tour

• A chance to learn and see a process of wine barrel making
• A tasting of Yalumba wines which have been aged in coopered barrels
• Learn Australia’s oldest family owned winery, Yalumba

Included

• Included is a comprehensive tour of the Yalumba Cooperage, including how wine barrels are made and a chance to speak and learn more direct from the Master Cooper.
• Following the tour you will also have a chance to taste four wines aged in the coopered barrels.

Meeting point

40 Eden Valley Rd, Angaston SA 5353, Australia.
Please meet you Wine Ambassador host at our Yalumba Wine Room.