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Tim Adams

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Tim Adams is an Australian winemaker and founder of Tim Adams Wines in Clare Valley, South Australia, known for benchmark Riesling and bold Shiraz from that cool-climate region.

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Where is Tim Adams Wines made?

Tim Adams Wines is a family-owned winery in Clare Valley, South Australia, next to the Riesling Trail. The cellar door is about 130 kilometres north of Adelaide. [Tim Adams Wines](https://timadamswines.com.au/)

When did Tim Adams start his winery?

Tim Adams and Pam Goldsack founded the winery in 1987 after Adams spent 12 years at Stanley Wine Company. It began with a small vineyard and a makeshift winery in a shed near Clare. [The Tim Adams story](https://timadamswines.co.uk/pages/our-story)

Is Tim Adams mainly a Riesling or Shiraz winemaker?

Both are central to the range: Clare Valley Riesling is the benchmark white style, while Shiraz is the fuller-bodied red reference. The winery also makes Semillon, Cabernet Malbec, and Pinot Gris. [Tim Adams wine range](https://timadamswines.com.au/)

Which Tim Adams wine is a premium Clare Valley Shiraz?

The Aberfeldy is the winery's named premium Shiraz, while Clare Valley Shiraz is presented as the classic red reference. Current examples listed by the winery include the 2020 The Aberfeldy Shiraz and the 2024 Skilly Ridge Riesling. [Tim Adams wines](https://timadamswines.com.au/)