Saltram celebrates 160 years with two special releases

Iconic Barossa Valley vineyard Saltram is celebrating its 160th anniversary.

It was nearly two centuries ago when William Salter and his son, Edward, discovered the Barossa and recognised its immense potential.

The duo set about making wine with a philosophy that remains much the same today – to express the individuality of the vineyards and produce full-bodied vintages.

Current winemaker, Alex MacKenzie leads a team dedicated to continuing the high standards set by his predecessors and is responsible for maintaining the expressive style of Saltram’s wine collection.

MacKenzie is the 10th winemaker for the brand and says he incredibly passionate about continuing this rich winemaking tradition.

“For over 160 years, Saltram has celebrated the heritage and tradition behind the Barossa Valley, making flagship red wines of great style and taste," he said. "I feel honoured to be able to continue this legacy that began over 160 years ago, and I want to ensure we continue to produce wines that are as superb and unique for years to come.

“The Barossa Valley has remained the heart and soul of the Australian wine industry and at Saltram, we live and breathe the culture of a region that is so rich. With the added benefit of a wide range of mature vineyards, advanced technology and an ever-evolving understanding of winemaking, we can continue to explore different varieties and sub-regions as well as bring new ideas to the Saltram portfolio, which enables us to craft quality Barossa wines."

To mark this milestone, Saltram will release a Special Rare Anniversary Edition Tawny and a 2016 Angaston Road Single Vineyard Estate Grown Shiraz.

“To celebrate our 160th, we wanted to release two wines that reflect our consistent winemaking excellence," he said. "Given the diverse range of award-winning wines we have produced over the years, we believe these two releases are great examples of where our vines have been planted, where the roots have grown, and what we are focusing on. The future looks bright and it’s an exciting time to be involved with Saltram.”