Comments on: Mr Len Evans AO OBE http://wineindustryreport.finewinepress.com/2006/08/18/mr-len-evans-ao-obe/ Wine news with associated podcasts... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:18:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Sam Tolley http://wineindustryreport.finewinepress.com/2006/08/18/mr-len-evans-ao-obe/#comment-380 Sam Tolley Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:08:49 +0000 http://wineindustryreport.finewinepress.com/2006/08/18/mr-len-evans-ao-obe/#comment-380 Sam Tolley, Chief Executive of the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation, has paid tribute to Len Evans, one of the best known and highly regarded figures of the Australian wine industry, who died recently at the age of 75. Mr Tolley said Len Evans was an irreplaceable and legendary figure in the history of the Australian wine sector. “Len Evans was a person who lit the fire of enthusiasm for table wine in Australia in the 1960s at a time when it was far from the minds of most Australians,” Mr Tolley said. “His fervent passion for the industry infected many through his relentless campaigning for the industry to address a range of issues and his belief and excitement in education of both wine enthusiasts and the general public.” “Len’s passing robs Australia of one of its greatest characters whose enormous influence as a wine writer, show judge, maker and advocate leaves an extraordinary legacy.” “Len will be well recognised in history for his significant contribution over many decades. He will be sadly missed.” Sam Tolley, Chief Executive of the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation, has paid tribute to Len Evans, one of the best known and highly regarded figures of the Australian wine industry, who died
recently at the age of 75.

Mr Tolley said Len Evans was an irreplaceable and legendary figure in the history of the Australian wine sector.

“Len Evans was a person who lit the fire of enthusiasm for table wine in Australia in the 1960s at a time when it was far from the minds of most Australians,” Mr Tolley said.

“His fervent passion for the industry infected many through his relentless campaigning for the industry to address a range of issues and his belief and excitement in education of both wine enthusiasts and
the general public.”

“Len’s passing robs Australia of one of its greatest characters whose enormous influence as a wine writer, show judge, maker and advocate leaves an extraordinary legacy.”

“Len will be well recognised in history for his significant contribution over many decades. He will be
sadly missed.”

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