About
Our Heritage

A Legacy Written
in Stone & Soil

The Auchli Family

Custodians of
Barossa's Heritage

The 1837 Barossa estate is owned and operated by the Auchli family, who have poured their passion for the land and wine into every corner of this remarkable property.

Their commitment extends beyond winemaking — to hospitality, sustainability and preserving the heritage of one of Australia's most important wine regions for future generations.

Estate
Our Timeline

From Survey to Cellar

1837
The Survey
Colonel William Light surveys the Barossa Valley — the year that becomes the estate's namesake. The region's unique climate and soil are identified as ideal for viticulture.
1842
First Vines
Silesian settlers plant the first vines in the Barossa, establishing the winemaking traditions that still define the region today.
1920s
Heritage Planting
Old vine Grenache and Mataro blocks established on the estate — vines that continue to produce extraordinary fruit a century later.
2000s
The Auchli Era
The Auchli family acquires and restores the property, investing in the winery, cellar door and manor house while honoring the estate's history.
2020
EcoVineyard Certification
1837 Barossa receives ACO EcoVineyard certification, formalising the family's decade-long commitment to sustainable, regenerative viticulture across all 25 hectares.
Today
Growing Legacy
A full-estate experience: award-winning wines, a celebrated restaurant, luxury accommodation and nine event spaces — all underpinned by a commitment to land and legacy.
The Estate Today

25 Hectares of
Living History

Our 25-hectare estate in Tanunda spans the valley floor and rises gently into the hills, capturing multiple aspects and soil types that add complexity to our wines.

25ha
Estate Vineyard
100+
Year Old Vines
8+
Grape Varieties
ACO
EcoVineyard Cert.

ACO EcoVineyard

Certified by Australian Certified Organic, our EcoVineyard program covers cover cropping, integrated pest management, water conservation and biodiversity corridors across the estate. Wine that's good for the glass and good for the planet.