Name: Bob and Helen (pictured) Schulz

Vineyard location: Willunga

Year vineyard developed: 2000

What prompted you to develop a vineyard?
The simplistic answer is the poor price of almonds. However, there is a bit more to the story than that. About 5 years ago we decided we should give some thought to what we would do when we retired. Not living in SA since we married in 1969, and having spent all but 9 years of that time overseas, we thought Adelaide was a logical choice as family and friends were here. We settled on an almond orchard at Rogers Rd, Willunga and after a couple of harvests it was clear there was little money to be made from almonds.
In 1999 we were weighing up what to replace them with, when Adam entered the picture. By securing a contract with d’Arenberg Wines, it gave us the security we needed to plant Shiraz.

Favourite food and wine?
Fresh seafood cooked with a hint of chilli and Asian spices.
Full-bodied SA red, invariably a Shiraz!

Family details:
We have two daughters living in Adelaide and a son who has been globe trotting for the last 8-9 years. We have two young grandchildren.

Occupation:
Bob is an analytical chemist by training and has worked most of his life in mineral and oil & gas exploration, for the last 10 years in management. Helen is a hairdresser and beautician. As Indonesian law restricts these vocations to Nationals, Helen has been heavily involved in social welfare projects and amateur theatre.

Where do you see the wine industry progressing in the next five years?
Living in Jakarta for the past 8 years we can say Australian wines sell at one third to half the cost of other wines of similar quality imported into Indonesia. With only 3-4% of the world export market at present, we believe the growth potential for export of medium to premium quality Australian wines is fantastic!