Auld Family Wines, Barossa Valley
The world was slower paced when Patrick Auld migrated to Adelaide in 1842, but that didn’t stop him blazing a trail. After trading as a publican and a wine and spirits merchant, Patrick planted the first vines at the Auldana vineyard in Magill, just out of Adelaide.
By 1862 Auldana was one of the largest vineyards in the colony and it wasn’t long before Patrick opened an office in London, trading as the Australian Wine Company and becoming one of the first exporters of Australian wine. A legacy that spans six generations was well underway and the baton was passed, with Patrick’s son William Patrick Auld taking over operations on his father’s passing in 1886.
In 1910, William Patrick established wine merchants W. P Auld and Sons with his sons William George and Ernest Patrick, guaranteeing the longevity of the Auld name in Australian wine.
The modern-day Aulds have ensured the family remains as entrenched in the industry as ever, with another Patrick making a name for himself in New South Wales. Jock and Sam Auld are determined to see their great-grandfather’s legend live on, adding their own touch to the family legacy while tipping their hats to generations past through Auld Family Wines.
You can read more on www.auldfamilywines.com.au
Common Molly
Contemporary magic
Common Molly is a different project for Jock & Sam which is all about creating more
modern styled wines, whilst keeping with the same approach to using the highest
quality fruit available. The fruits for their wines are sourced from both the Barossa
and the McClaren Vale and include parcels from some very serious growers, including their own amazing block of 65 year old Grenache vines from their Bethany vineyard.
Full of freshness, purity and bright fruits, these wines represent a really glorious representation of modern Australian winemaking. We love the balance of depth and freshness, and they have become really iconic wines... and not just for the fabulous bottles. A fortunate mistake, and now a part of these great wines' story
