Adam Foster
Syrahmi & Foster e Rocco

Is there nothing Adam Foster cannot do? Nicknamed L'Imposter by the French, he's been learning the tricks of syrah in situ and applying all the know-how to his Australian winemaking projects, Syrahmi and Foster e Rocco (in association with Melbourne sommelier, Lincoln Riley). Adam Foster is the reigning 2008 YGOWA People's Choice champion and when not making wine, he's looking after all things food and beverage at Daylesford's Lakehouse.
Q&A

 

Is there a wine or person that inspires you as a winemaker?
The late Didier Dagueneau. God himself could never make Sauvignon Blanc taste so good!
 
What's so-hot-right-now in wine?
Sommeliers finally getting the recognition they deserve and given the opportunity to promote emerging Australian winemakers.

What got you into wine?
A crazy dream, my life savings and one tonne of grapes!
 
What's your desert island wine?
Guigal's 1991 La Mouline Cote Rotie

Why should you win the people's vote for the YGWA?
Because I'm not getting any younger.

If there was no wine in the world...
Don't Speak of Such Evil!

As a winemaker where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
Evolving and refining my wines from Australia and France

What's the one word that sums you up?
Obsessed.
 
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