Jared Stringer. Image courtesy The Lane Vineyard

The Lane Vineyard has returned to Australian hands after more than a decade of foreign ownership, with CEO Jared Stringer becoming a shareholder together with a local Adelaide Hills investor.

Founded in 1993 as a family-run estate in the Adelaide Hills, The Lane Vineyard was acquired by the UK’s Vestey family in 2011. Stringer, who has served as CEO since 2019, has seen The Lane through the COVID-19 pandemic, and a significant rebrand, and is now a shareholder in the business.

His decision to invest personally in the future of The Lane is, in Stringer’s own words, “a vote of confidence”.  “In our team, the strength of the brand, and [in] the enormous potential that still lies ahead,” Stringer continued. “It is not lost on me that we are the custodians of one of the most iconic wine and food destinations in the country, and I am humbled to be able to build on this incredible foundation”

“It’s a rare privilege to lead a business you love—rarer still to become part of its legacy,” said Stringer. “The Lane is a place of innovation and excellence with a vibrant team culture at the fore; the future is very bright.”

Stringer assured continuity in all facets of the business, especially for the winemaking and vineyard team.

The Lane warmly thanked the Vestey family for their stewardship over the past decade. “Their support and investment saw the estate revitalised and elevated into an outstanding South Australian tourism destination and luxury wine brand. Today, they pass on a business in stronger shape than ever—ready for its next chapter in local hands.”

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