Vinarchy will transfer winemaking from its St Hallett winery in the Barossa and Hardys Tintara winery in McLaren Vale to Rowland Flat for the 2026 and 2027 vintages respectively.
The company will invest $30 million in Rowland Flat as “a centre of excellence for premium and sparkling winemaking”.
Vinarchy has also confirmed that Berri Estates in the Riverland will become the primary commercial winemaking, packaging and warehousing hub.
Some Jacob’s Creek production – which has been based at Rowland Flat for decades – will shift to the Riverland site.
The Rolf Binder and Banrock Station cellar door and restaurant operations will close as part of the rationalisation.
The company says that vineyard and viticulture operations at these sites will be unaffected.
Adelaide has been locked in as Vinarchy’s global corporate headquarters.
Vinarchy chief supply officer Joe Russo said: “Adopting this twin-hub structure at Berri Estates and Rowland Flat allows us to consolidate our resources and expertise, strengthening the business and ensuring we remain competitive in the face of ongoing challenges in the global wine market.
“These important changes represent Vinarchy’s commitment to building a stronger winemaking footprint in South Australia.
“Both St Hallett and Hardys are critical brands for Vinarchy and we recognise the rich local history they have in the Barossa and McLaren Vale.
“While our winemaking will move, our commitment to quality wines, local sourcing and premium cellar door experiences for these brands do not change.
“These wines will be made with the same grapes from the same regions, by the same winemakers, just at another winery.”
The company says there are long-term plans for the St Hallett and Hardys sites “to be worked through” as part of the transition.
The sites will almost certainly be put on the market in the next few years.
St Hallett was established by the Lindner family in 1994. Hardys was established by Thomas Hardy in 1853 with the brand synonymous with McLaren Vale.
Vinarchy says it recognises that these changes may create uncertainty for team members and is committed to supporting its people as changes are implemented progressively over the next 12 months.
“We are deeply mindful of the impact these changes may have on our people,” Russo says.
“Where roles are affected, we are committed to supporting our teams through redeployment opportunities to other locations in many cases, or, where necessary, redundancy and outplacement support.
“We will continue to consult closely with our teams over the coming months as we make this transition.”
Vinarchy says it remains committed to its long-standing partnerships with regional suppliers and premium grapegrowers across the Riverland, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and Coonawarra, “which will remain unchanged and continue to be vital to Vinarchy’s global success”.
Vinarchy was established this year after the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers.
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