The Glaetzer family has been part of Barossa’s winemaking fabric since 1888, when they emigrated from Brandenburg, Germany and settled in Nuriootpa. Today, Ben Glaetzer—one of Australia’s most celebrated red winemakers—carries the torch, blending generational knowledge with a contemporary edge. Since founding Glaetzer Wines in 1995, Ben has built a reputation for powerful yet poised wines that are unmistakably Barossan.
Fruit is sourced almost entirely from the Hoffman family’s Dimchurch Vineyard in Ebenezer, where 30 to 130-year-old vines grow on deep sandy soils. Managed in close collaboration with Adrian Hoffman, these blocks deliver intensely expressive Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. With minimal intervention and maximum attention to site, Ben’s wines—most notably Amon-Ra and Anaperenna—have become iconic releases, reflecting his skill, vision, and a deep respect for Barossa’s ancient soils and enduring traditions.
The irrepressible Ben Glaetzer is the driving force behind Glaetzer Wines. Ben graduated in winemaking from Adelaide University in South Australia after working at Barossa Valley Estate during school and university holidays.
After travelling extensively throughout many of the worlds wine regions, Ben returned to the Barossa and joined the family company. Ben's ability to blend traditional winemaking techniques with a modern flair is reflected in the style of wines under the Glaetzer label. He makes unique, elegant wines with minimal intervention, which are regarded as classics and unmistakably Barossan.
Along with the numerous trophies and awards for his wines, Ben's winemaking honours include:
Qantas Young Winemaker of the Year
Robert M. Parker Jnr Wine Personality of the Year
New World Winemaker of the Year in Behind the Label (UK)
"Baron of the Barossa" for his contribution to the cultural fabric of the Barossa Valley.
