Yalumba has named head winemaker Sam Wigan as the new custodian of its most celebrated wines, continuing a 50-year Rare & Fine tradition.
These wines include The Caley, The Octavius, The Signature, The Tri-Centenary Grenache and The Virgilius.
Known for his precise palate and meticulous craft, Wigan has lent his hand to the fine wine collection at Yalumba since joining the family winery in 2001.
He has led Hill-Smith Family Estates’ winemaking team since 2023.
A Barossa-born winemaker with a career spanning 25 years, Wigan says he is honoured to take custodianship of Yalumba’s iconic collection.
“Yalumba’s Rare & Fine wines are the ultimate expression of our heritage and craftsmanship,” says Wigan.
“They are a true reflection of our long-standing commitment to regionality and authenticity in wine.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to build on that tradition while pushing the boundaries of elegance and character for the future.”
Wigan began his winemaking career in 2000 with his father Andrew Wigan at Peter Lehmann, followed by a vintage in California before joining Yalumba in 2001.
He worked closely with longtime winemaker Kevin Glastonbury, who crafted Yalumba’s Rare & Fine wines until his retirement in June 2025, ensuring a seamless evolution of style for some of Australia’s most celebrated wines.
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