Winemaker's Wisdom

John Innes

John Innes realised his schoolboy goal of becoming a winemaker when he graduated in wine science from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW in 1985.  After considerable industry experience, both in Australia and overseas, he joined Rymill Coonawarra as general manager in 1989, to make his first vintage here in 1990.

John occasionally puts pen to paper to record his winemaking philosophy, some examples of which follow:

The Fascination of Wine

“What I find most fascinating about wine is the way that flavour and texture combine to create a structure which, to be thoroughly enjoyable, will be in balance and harmony.”

To read John’s full text, please see: The Fascination of Wine.

Nil Nimis

“In Roman times this subtle balance was referred to as nil nimis, or ‘nothing in excess’, and for me this remains the fundamental principle of accomplished winemaking.”

To read John’s full text, please see: Nil Nimis.