The JBH Story
John Barton Hack is widely recognised as the ‘father’ of the South Australian wine industry. John Barton Hack – or JBH – planted South Australia’s first ever grape vines in 1837, established South Australia’s first ever commercial vineyard, and produced South Australia’s first ever wine with the help of his brother Stephen in 1843.
So proud was the colony of its remarkable achievement, that a case of the wine was sent to England to Queen Victoria.
OUR HISTORY
A History Rooted in Vine
The John Barton Hack story is a remarkable achievement of a man driven to succeed against all the odds. We are proud to honour our forefather with our range of fine, hand-crafted wines.
1837
John Barton Hack and his wife and children sail into Holdfast Bay, South Australia onboard The Isabella from England. He brings with him grape vine cuttings.
Later that same year, he plants the vines on his land on North Terrace, Adelaide – the first settler to do so in the new South Australian colony.
He later relocates his family to a country estate at Echunga Springs, and replants his grape vines there.
1843
John Barton Hack proudly presents a commercial vineyard of several thousand grape vines bearing ripe fruit.
He also sells vine cuttings to other early South Australian settlers to establish their own vineyards, contributing to the birth of the South Australian wine industry.
1845
John Barton Hack proudly presents a commercial vineyard of several thousand grape vines bearing ripe fruit.
He also sells vine cuttings to other early South Australian settlers to establish their own vineyards, contributing to the birth of the South Australian wine industry.
WHY CHOOSE JBH
The JBH Vineyards
Our wines are produced in the heart of the world-famous McLaren Vale wine region, just 45 minutes south of Adelaide.
The region boasts rich, fertile soil and is home to some of the world’s oldest and most respected vineyards.
Our fruit is some of the best in the region, and our vineyards are meticulously maintained by our dedicated JBH team, which includes winemakers, cellar hands, agronomists and hand-pickers.
Many of our heritage vines are more than 100 years old.
OUR REGION
From the Heart of McLaren Vale
JBH Vineyards is situated in one of the world’s most respected wine regions, just 45 minutes from Adelaide. Rich soils, heritage vines, and dedicated care create the perfect environment for wines of exceptional quality.
TESTIMONIALS
Loved by Wine Enthusiasts Worldwide
"JBH Wines are wines of distinction and I am proud to present them to my business colleagues, family and friends. I highly recommend them to you." - Jade Chen
"I have been a client of JBH Wines for more than 20 years and have found the service and quality of the wines to be excellent, often far surpassing our expectations. Dean is a very experienced wine exporter and is a pleasure to work with, providing a seamless service every time." - Adina Liu