Ahead of World Sustainability Day 29 October, Oxford Landing, one of Australia’s most progressive wineries, raises a glass to a future where every vintage gives back. In line with this vision, Oxford Landing is celebrating its sustainability ethos including its purpose driven collections, Regenerate and One-to-One, available in Australia and soon, in global markets.
Earlier this year, Hill-Smith Family Estates, the parent company of Oxford Landing, became Australia’s first Gold Member of the International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA). This recognition reinforces the group’s leadership in sustainable winemaking, with Oxford Landing standing as one of its flagship examples — doubling down on its science-backed commitment to carbon reduction across vine to bottle process and calling on the industry to re-evaluate centuries-old practices in the face of climate change.
Redefining ‘vintage’ for the next generation
Whether it’s hotter summers, shifting harvests or global supply chain disruptions, the wine industry is changing. Oxford Landing believes that sustainability is not just a responsibility, it’s an opportunity to redefine what vintage means for a new era.
“My hope for the industry is simple – that there is a future for it. In a changing climate, with 1.7 billion more people expected on the planet by 2050, we all need to do our part to reach Net Zero and ensure there’s still a place for vineyards and winemaking in the decades ahead,” said Louisa Rose, Head of Sustainability at Hill-Smith Family Estates. “World Sustainability Day is an opportunity for businesses like Oxford Landing to celebrate and communicate what we do 365 days a year – not just on one day.”
Reimagining ‘legacy’ for a more sustainable future
Founded in 1958, Oxford Landing remains deeply connected to its land and community. Six generations of the Hill-Smith family have nurtured the brand’s ethos of Place, People and Purpose, uniting winemakers, ecologists and local community in a shared commitment to the environment.
Today, Oxford Landing’s measurable impact includes:
- Revegetation: Over 215,000 native trees and shrubs planted since 2007, plus 30,000 sqm of native bushland through a partnership with Greenfleet.
- Renewable Energy: 20% of operations are now powered by renewable sources, with ongoing investment in energy efficiency.
- Water Stewardship: 100% of the winery’s wastewater is recycled or repurposed for drought-tolerant vines across the Hill-Smith Family Estates vineyards.
- Lightweight Bottles: New 360–363g bottles are made with close to 50% recycled content, reducing carbon emissions through production and shipping by approximately 254 tonnes annually.
- Traceability: Oxford Landing wines are made and bottled in South Australia, ensuring authenticity and quality.
- Vegan Friendly: All wines are made without animal products.
- Accreditation: In addition to being Australia’s first IWCA Gold Member, Hill-Smith Family Estates is accredited Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
Regenerate and One-to-One collections: wines with purpose
Today, Oxford Landing celebrates its Regenerate and One-to-One collections, making sustainability more accessible and enjoyable – without compromising on quality and taste.
The Regenerate collection, consisting of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, embodies Oxford Landing’s sustainability ethos. Every bottle proudly bears the Sustainable Winegrowing Certification and Riverland Geographical Indication (GI), supporting this vital winemaking community and its commitment to native regeneration, biodiversity and water conservation. These wines capture the character of a vineyard in harmony with its ecosystem – where vines, birds, insects, frogs and bats coexist.
Meanwhile, the One-to-One collection, consisting of Cuvée, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, takes a direct-action approach: for every six-pack enjoyed, one square metre of native bushland is planted through Greenfleet, restoring habitats and enriching biodiversity. To date, the initiative has supported over 30,000 square metres of regeneration, protected for 100 years.
Recognised for environmental excellence
Oxford Landing’s approach continues to earn recognition in 2025, including the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) Environment Excellence Award in the large business category; Coles Sustainability Partner of the Year and Sustainable Wine Growing Australia/Riverland Wine Trophy for Best Sustainable Wine at the Riverland Wine Show.
As one of Australia’s most awarded sustainable wineries, Oxford Landing is calling on the global wine community to reflect, reimagine and take action beyond World Sustainability Day – ensuring the land and the industry thrive for generations to come.
For more information on Oxford Landing’s sustainability initiatives and wine collections, visit oxfordlanding.com
About Oxford Landing
On the sunburnt banks of the mighty Murray River, time seems to flow a little slower. The Hill-Smith family have stood to preserve this land, its community and the varieties that flourish here since 1958. While the land must be preserved forever, its fruits are to be enjoyed today. Oxford Landing is proudly grown, made and bottled in South Australia by Hill-Smith Family Estates, a Gold Member of International Wineries for Climate Action and accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
About Hill-Smith Family Estates
Hill-Smith Family Estates is a six-generation winemaking and distribution business with a rich and diverse portfolio of leading fine wine brands. Hill-Smith Family Estates prides itself on family heritage and connection to people, but above all, to remain a sustainable and successful family-owned wine business for generations to come.?
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