Explore the rich history of Barossa through its wines. We've segmented it into decades so that it's nice and easy to follow along with where we've been and where we're going.

1840-1940: Laying the wine foundations

Barossa is founded by a wealthy, philanthropic English shipping merchant, George Fife Angas, soon after South Australia is settled in 1836.

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Acknowledgement of Country —

The Barossa is located on the traditional lands of the Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Kaurna people