Llangibby Estate

Name: Chris Addams Williams (CAW) and John Williamson (JW)

Vineyard Address: Llangibby Estate, via Mount Barker

What prompted you to develop a vineyard?
CAW: A desire to create something tangible and of value after 27 years of corporate bullshit working for US and UK advertising agencies in different parts of the world.
JW: It was a great way to escape from the advertising world, and become involved in the wonderful McLaren Vale region, where I've lived for many years. Also the urge to produce better fruit than
Hastwell & Lightfoot!

What are your prospects for the future?
CAW: Having enormous fun and success working with like-minded people, and earning the odd buck or two. There is nothing to beat the thrill of producing your own label, which others can enjoy . . . sounds like an old ad-man speaking!
JW: That maybe one day we might win a trophy for our Llangibby Tempranillo.

Favourite Meals:
CAW: Seared tuna steak with a really well made salad nicoise. Hot curries . . .serious reds from Burgundy and Rioja.
JW: Pasta (because it can come in so many variations), accompanied by a good Adelaide Hills Cabernet.

Family Details:
CAW: One wife, Liz who is a professional artist and polo player, plus an assortment of teenagers - Jack, Amber and Alexander.
JW: Three wives, now a partner, three daughters, two son-in-laws, one grandson and two adopted dogs. John also listed is hobbies as: Collecting wives and playing golf, oh, and making life difficult for viticulturists!

Major Profession:
CAW: Vigneron
JW: Vigneron