Our Review
Established in 1859, Saltram is one of the grand old Barossa marques with a rich history, Thomas Hardy having introduced the wines to the London market in the late 1800s. Some famous winemakers have tread the boards there over the years – Fred Ludlow, Bryan Dolan, Peter Lehmann and Nigel Dolan. The estate has been revitalised in recent years under Shavaughn Wells and current winemaker Alex MacKenzie and the portfolio includes many highlights from the stellar Saltram No. 1 through to the value-packed Pepper Tree range (see separate entry). -DAVE BROOKES
About
No history of the Barossa Valley or the Australian wine industry is complete without the mention of Saltram. In 1844, a recently arrived immigrant from England named William Salter was one of the first people to purchase land in the newly opened land survey known as the Barossa Valley. He built a stone house for his family naming it ‘Mamre Brook’ after Abraham’s spiritual home in the book of Genesis.
Mamre Brook house has been a central feature of Saltram throughout its history; a constant link between the present and the past. The fine wines of Mamre Brook are a tribute to the iconic Barossa wine region.
William Salter and Son’s first planted grapes in 1859, and in 1862 produced 8000 litres of a wine appropriately named ‘No.1 Shiraz’. This wine stands proudly today as the flagship Barossa Shiraz from Saltram, highly awarded and respected amongst Australian wine lovers for being a classic statement of intensity and finesse.
For more than 150 years, Saltram has celebrated the tradition and heritage behind the Barossa Valley. Saltram wines have long been known for their richness, intensity and character – whether the wine is a fresh, bright Riesling or a deep and complex Barossa red.
Cellar Door
Information
Murray Street, Angaston, South Australia, 5353
Phone: +61 8 8561 0200
Hours
Sun: 10:00am till 5:00pmMon: 10:00am till 5:00pmTue: 10:00am till 5:00pmWed: 10:00am till 5:00pmThu: 10:00am till 5:00pmFri: 10:00am till 5:00pmSat: 10:00am till 5:00pm
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Food
Information
Salter's Kitchen
Murray Street, Angaston, South Australia, 5353
Open daily for lunch from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Open late on Friday nights September through to April
Available day and night for private functions and events
For bookings and enquiries
Phone: +61 8 8561 0200
Hours
Sun: 10:00am till 3:00pmMon: 10:00am till 3:00pmTue: 10:00am till 3:00pmWed: 10:00am till 3:00pmThu: 10:00am till 3:00pmFri: 10:00am till 3:00pmSat: 10:00am till 3:00pm
Details are correct at time of writing
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Stockist Information
International Sales Information
Exports to all major markets.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Alex MacKenzie |
| Established |
1859 |
| Dozens |
60 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
60 ha |
| Viticulturist |
N/A |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
| Address |
Murray Street, Angaston, SA 5353
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| Telephone |
(08) 8561 0200
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| Website |
www.saltramwines.com.au
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