The land on which Langmeil Winery now stands was purchased by a 36 year old German blacksmith, Christian Auricht.  He and his family arrived in South Australia in 1838 after emigrating from eastern-central Europe (Silesia) to escape religious persecution.

It was their fifth move in seven years - from Klastawe to Turowo in 1837; to Hamburg in 1838; to South Australia and Glen Osmond in 1839; to Klemzig in 1840.  Finally, to Langmeil, their home for the rest of their lives.  All their belongings were carried in a bullock dray.