Shavaughn was introduced to wine by her grandfathering, winemaker and managing director at Mildara.

She arrived in the Barossa from the Yarra Valley just after the 2003 vintage, with her husband Randall just after the 2003 vintage. They now have 3 boys.

She has been making wine at Saltram since 2005 and has been chief winemaker since 2008 when she was awarded a Len Evans Scholarship.

With a slew of winemaking awards in the ensuing years, Shavaughn was named 2016 Winestate Winemaker of the Year.

She has been on the Barossa Wine Show Committee since 2006 and is currently co-chairman of the Show Committee.

She thrives on the history of winemaking at Saltram and, in turn, the Barossa.

Shavaughn has been part of the tasting for the Barossa Grounds project, recognising that challenge and discovery generates as many questions as answers. She said, "This is why I love living and making wine in the Barossa. For its generous, curious people and beautiful fruit.”

The Barons of Barossa welcome Shavaughn Wells to the Wine Fraternity.