Alexia Roberts, Chief Winemaker and Chief Operating Officer, Brands

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Chief Winemaker, Alexia Roberts

Alexia Roberts is a dynamic industry leader and accomplished winemaker with over 20 years of experience across Australia, France and Italy. A 2004 graduate of the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Oenology, she has built a respected and celebrated career in the wine industry. Since 2013, Alexia has held the role of Chief Winemaker for Penny’s Hill, The Black Chook and Thomas Goss, producing award-winning wines recognised on the global stage.

Under her leadership, Penny’s Hill has flourished, most recently with the brand’s debut Grenache releases achieving top international honours. The 2023 Penny’s Hill ‘Yeenunga’ Grenache was awarded Best in Show at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards, while the 2023 ‘Single Vineyard’ Grenache was named Best Wine of Show at both the 2024 McLaren Vale Wine Show and the 2024 James Halliday Grenache Challenge — firmly establishing Penny’s Hill as one of Australia’s leading Grenache producers.

In 2024, Alexia was appointed Chief Operating Officer – Brands for the Randall Wine Group, overseeing Penny’s Hill, Gemtree and Seppeltsfield, while continuing her role as Chief Winemaker for Penny’s Hill. This expanded leadership role sees her directing site development and guiding the strategic vision for domestic and international brand growth.

A passionate advocate for women in wine, Alexia served six terms on the Australian Women in Wine advisory board and is an alumna of Wine Australia’s Future Leaders program. In 2024, she completed the AICD Company Directors Course, and in 2025 was appointed to the board of the Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism Board.

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