A Day On The Green: Adam Chapman, Sirromet Wines

16 November 2015 | 4:46 pm | Artist Submission

"You need to manage a good vineyard to the fruit style that you are trying to achieve."

Sirromet Wines Chief Wine Maker Adam Chapman talks wine at A Day On The Green.

What's the secret to a good drop of vino? You need to manage a good vineyard to the fruit style that you are trying to achieve, as 80% of great wine is made out in the vineyard.

How long have you been doing brilliant things with the grape? 30 years.

You are hosting A Day On The Green this year — have you got anything special planned for it? I shall be in a trade tent relaxing, talking to customers and movin' to the sounds of the concert.

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Besides the wine, of course, what else does your winery offer? Wedding functions, trade events, wine education, three types of dining.

Any wine recommendations for concert-goers? 14 VS Unwooded Chardonnay.

What's the perfect food partner for your best-loved wine? Hervey Bay scallops with the 10 LS Chardonnay.

If you could only drink one variety of wine for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chardonnay.

Paul Kelly presents The Merri Soul Sessions will be playing at Sirromet Wines, 29 Nov.