Sorby Adams' winemaker, Simon Adams, is an experienced winemaker, with a career spanning nearly 30 years in Australia’s leading wine companies including Chief Winemaker at Yalumba Wine Company and Dorrien Estate, as well as many vintages overseas including Alsace (France), St Emillion, Napa Valley, and New Zealand. His viticultural and winemaking philosophy is based on the belief that great wines are made in the vineyard. He places enormous emphasis on careful tending of vines with minimal intervention ensuring that he has access to the highest quality fruit.
Wines are personally crafted to reflect the European style which allows the wine’s character to shine through, optimising fruit and enhancing longevity. Testament to his winemaking skills, Simon has amassed more that 65 trophies and 300 gold medals during his career, including twice winning Best Vintage Red at the International Wine and Spirit Challenge in London, the Stoddard Trophy at Brisbane and the “Triple Crown” at the National Wine Show in Canberra including Best Wine of Show.
