James’ Evolutionin Wine and Sales
James’ expertise in wine has been built from the ground up, shaped by his love of the Barossa and the vineyards, wines and people that define it. It began at Orlando in Barossa’s Rowland Flat, working on one of the most contemporary bottling lines of its time.
Vintage soon called, when he landed a job with Yalumba, crushing fruit and operating the earth filter. After a stint in the cellar, James joined the Cellar Door and was soon selling Yalumba’s fine wines in Adelaide. When travelling in Europe James’ exposure to and appreciation of the world of wine soared when he represented Yalumba at the London International Wine Fair and worked for UK leading wine retailer, Oddbins.
1996 saw James return to the Barossa to be closer to his family’s wine business, Langmeil, and to purchase his own parcel of land to learn first hand about caring for the vines. He joined Langmeil in 1998, starting in the vineyard and winery, before returning to his first love of selling and talking about wine in both the Cellar Door and on the road. Langmeil’s sales and distribution soon became his sole focus when he stepped into the position of Sales and Marketing Manager.
James is a Family Proprietor/Director at Langmeil, overseeing sales and distribution both domestically and internationally. He values the opportunity to work alongside his family in the wine business, which has allowed him to travel the world, meet like-minded individuals, and deepen his appreciation for the beauty and community of the Barossa Valley and the wider domestic and international wine community.