Jumbuck Wines was formed in 2004 by Sam & Christina Holmes as a second label to their single vineyard Henry Holmes range.

The name for our wine Jumbuck is the aboriginal translation for a sheep, with the link coming from the Holmes families’ property in the Barossa Valley that has an award winning White Suffolk sheep stud along side the vineyards.

The label is not restricted to our vineyards in the Barossa Valley and has been specifically designed to take advantage of finding unique parcels of wine from all the South Australian wine regions.

The first release is a 2004 Cabernet Merlot from the Limestone Coast region; grown by the Hooper family a third generation family owned and managed property in the Wrattonbully sub region. The wine was then crafted by legendary wine maker Robin Day, spending 20 months in French oak and is a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with the Merlot bringing softness and balance to the Cabernets intense flavours and tannin structure.

“Jumbuck Cabernet Merlot is a velvety blend of two
complimentary varieties. Full of rich berry fruits and
a smooth generous finish, ideal with lamb”.

Wine by; Sam & Christina Holmes
Art by; Marnie Wark

500 cases have been produced.

Thank you,
Sam Holmes