Windback Wednesday - Auldana

Many suburbs in the City of Burnside were once home to vineyards, such as parts of Glen Osmond (Woodley Wines) and Stonyfell (Stonyfell Winery). Auldana, established as a suburb in 1980, is another example. Named in honour of the Auld family, Auldana is situated on the former site of the Auldana vineyard and winery, founded in 1847 by Patrick Auld (1811-1886).

Auld planted mostly Shiraz vines and by 1862 it was one of the largest vineyards in South Australia. In a further nod to the area’s history, many of Auldana’s streets are named after grape varieties, such as Shiraz Place, Hermitage Road and Verdelho Court.

Photograph: Auldana Winery circa 1872. Courtesy of State Library of South Australia, B10612.