Nick Bruer, Senior Red Winemaker - Jacob’s Creek
Nick joined Orlando Wines in 2001 and focused on developing the Reserve range of wines for Jacob’s Creek. He was promoted to Senior Red Winemaker in 2006.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Adelaide in 1985, Nick worked at the Australian Wine Research Institute for over a decade as a laboratory analyst and then an oenologist.
During this time he studied Wine Science at Charles Sturt University and graduated dux of his class in 1997. After travelling to old world wine regions, he took up work as a winemaker under his uncle David Bruer at Temple Bruer winery in Langhorne Creek.
In January 2001 Nick joined Orlando Wines. His early role was focused on developing the Reserve range of wines for Jacob’s Creek and he was promoted to Senior Red Winemaker in 2006. Since 2004 Nick has also been responsible for all oak procurement for Orlando, a role that has taken him to various oak forests and cooperages in France.
Nick is a tasting presenter for the Landmark Australia wine tastings.
