Nick Badrice
A 'keep it simple' kind of guy
- Silver and Bronze award winner at the Australian Wine Show 2008
- Part of the very well-respected Dorrien Estate Team, Barossa
- The only organically-certified winery in the region
Nick Badrice's Story
Nick Badrice's Story
"I was born in the Barossa Valley wine region of South Australia, so winemaking was a natural progression really.
That's not to say I've always stayed in Australia... When I was just starting out in the industry, I travelled to Spain, where I lived in a tiny non-English speaking village. I didn't know anyone, and I was barely able to speak a word of Spanish - all in order to work the overseas vintage and gain experience in Spanish grape varieties and winemaking techniques.
And a few things I learnt...
- Making good wine always starts in the vineyard
- Keep it simple
- Be realistic
- Be minimalistic
I always employ a minimalistic approach to my winemaking - I believe the less intervention in the process, the better..
It really is a fantastic career... being a winemaker allows me to be artistic and creative. I love being able to put my mark on it - just like an artist puts the final touch to a perfect picture by signing it. The signature epitomizes all the pride that has gone into making it."
Nick in a Naked nutshell
The best wine Nick has ever tasted - Giaconda Beechworth Chardonnay 2005 (Australian!)
Nick's favourite pass-time - Sitting on the deck of his beach house watching the surf roll in
Nick's finest wine-making moment - winning the 'Royal Adelaide Wine Show Montgomery Trophy
The person Nick would most like to invite to his winery - Mick Jagger!
Nick's favourite wine region other than his own - Alsace
