From the Hill-Smith family, who have owned and operated the winery for over 170 years, to our community of growers, the whole Yalumba family is dedicated to the same thing: making exceptional wine.
Six generations embracing the magnificent unknown
Bold beginnings
Continuing a legacy
Meet our winemakers
Louisa Rose - Chief Winemaker
Lou wears many hats at Yalumba; award winner, wine judge, board member, natural leader. She is an inspiring figure in Australia’s wine industry and a proud ambassador for Yalumba’s own brand of progressive winemaking. She is the custodian of both Yalumba traditions and innovation at the winery. It’s a big task but one she has been preparing for since her first vintage at Yalumba in 1992. Her gifts as a taster and winemaker have been on display ever since.
Kevin Glastonbury
His knowledge of the Barossa helps him understand the environment and innovate as Senior Red Winemaker for Yalumba. KG also looks after the sourcing and purchasing of oak for the crafting of barrels — a proud tradition at our on-site cooperage.
KG’s blend of passion and expertise has been recognised with numerous accolades, such as becoming a Len Evan tutorial scholar, respected wine judge, and Winestate ‘Winemaker of the Year’.
Sam Wigan
Having grown up in the Barossa, it was inevitable that Sam would become part of the wine industry as soon as school was out. With two vintages under his belt, Sam started at Yalumba in 2001, and has been a passionate contributor to the team ever since.
Out of work you’ll find Sam in the kitchen, pairing pork belly with his own Yalumba Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro.
Heather Fraser
Heather has a passion for nature and sustainability and it seemed inevitable that she would be drawn to the practice of organic winemaking. In 2011, Heather was delighted to take on the winemaking responsibility of the Yalumba Organics collection, developing them to what they are today.
Marc Van Halderen
Embracing local culture, sport and new friends he now lives in Tanunda with his wife Carolyn and two well-travelled cats, Yasmin and Skye. He loves watching the “Baggy Greens” and “Wallabies” on the cricket and rugby fields except for when they play the South African national sides. Otherwise, you’ll find him winding down with friends over a meal and glass of wine on the back patio.
Australia's First Families of Wine
One united family
From our Wine Room ambassadors, to our coopers, to our community of growers, the entire Yalumba family is committed to crafting premium wine and creating memorable experiences. If you’re interested in joining our family, please send us a message and our team will get back to you if we have opportunities available.
Meet our team
Meet our ambassadors at our Wine Room or at events and discover the Yalumba experience for yourself.