In 1996, the first grapes were planted at Adinfern Estate, these being Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with the first vintage in March 1999 and ultimately the first wines becoming commercially available in July 2000.
ADINFERN ESTATE
ADINFERN ESTATE
| Established |
1996 |
| First Vintage |
1999 |
| Owners |
Merv and Jan Smith |
| Winemaker |
Merv Smith, Adinfern Estate Kevin McKay & Todd Payne, Transview Wines Pty Ltd Email: winery@adinfern.com |
| Vineyard Staff |
Ray Mann Dax Wong |
| Cellar Door Manager |
Ian Smith Email: wine@adinfern.com |
| Cellar Door Sales |
Julie Hartley Email: julie@adinfern.com |
| Marketing & Exports |
Jan Smith Email: marketing@adinfern.com |
|
Queensland Sales Vineyard |
Alison & Mark Else Email: mackay@adinfern.com 40 acres of vines |
| Production |
70 tonnes made into Adinfern Estate wines 40 tonnes sold as Contract Grapes |
| Varieties |
1996 Planting Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz 1997 Planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir 1999 Planting Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay |
| Climate |
Mediterranean with wet winters and warm/dry summers |
