From Soldier to Winemaker, How Sheila Adams Opened Her Own Texas Winery

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“It's wild to think about how many wineries there are in California. Texans feel like they still have a long way to go. There's opportunity here, and I feel like no one should feel like they're being ousted.” — Sheila Adams, Kai-Simone Winery co-owner

In January 2017, Adams began visiting more than 40 wineries across the country from Michigan to Virginia to, researching the industry while scouting land, and sipping lots of wine along the way. She settled on Spring Branch because the area didn’t have any Black-owned wineries nearby and because it was located between San Antonio and Austin, what she describes as the “gateway to the Hill Country.” Kai-Simone Winery opened in fall 2019.

Adams didn’t let a lack of diversity in the wine industry deter her from connecting with wine professionals across the country. She wanted to find people who would be willing to share their expertise and experiences as well as consult on her business. “They were transparent and were willing to be open and tell me about the business and their experience and what worked or what didn’t work,” she says. “The more I did it, the more refined my questions got.

Kai-Simone’s current lineup includes a sauvignon blanc, viognier, and chardonnay with integrated oak that reveals more crisp green apple notes and fruit-forward complexity. The Pink Sky rosé has proved so popular that it has sold out five times since its debut in 2019.

 

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