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LANGHORNE CREEK TOASTS AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2010The Langhorne Creek wine region was honoured to toast our great Australians at the 2010 50th Anniversary Australian of the Year Awards as the corporate beverage partner.
Each year since 1960 the Australian of the Year Awards has celebrated and recognised the achievements of outstanding Australians. These awards recognise the contributions of Australians who, through their hard work and determination, inspire us all to make a difference in our own communities.
Australian of the Year – Professor Patrick McGorry (Leading international researcher and clinician – youth mental health expert)
Senior Australian of the Year – Maggie Beer (exceptional Cook, regional business woman, author and restaurateur)
Young Australian of the Year – Trooper Mark Donaldson VC (Australian Army – courageous soldier)
Australia’s Local Hero – Ronnie Khan (founder of OzHarvest – food rescuer)
450 people attended the Gala Dinner on Sunday 24th January hosted by Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General and His Excellency Mr. Michael Bryce AM AE in the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra.
This celebration featured a superb array of Langhorne Creek wines:
Bremerton “Wiggy” Sparkling Chardonnay 2005
Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz Non-Vintage
Bremerton Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Gipsie Jack Sangiovese Rose 2008
Brothers In Arms Shiraz 2005
Heartland Director’s Cut Shiraz 2007
Lake Breeze Moscato
Then at the Australian of the Year Awards and Concert the following evening there were a further 550 “VIPs” exposed to more great food and Langhorne Creek wine at the Summer Cocktail Party:
Beresford Non Vintage Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Bleasdale “Potts’ Catch” Verdelho 2009
Zonte’s Footstep “Lady of the Lake” Viognier 2009
Formby & Adams “Leading Horse” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Zonte’s Footstep Shiraz Viognier 2007
12 wines from 8 Langhorne Creek wineries – a great way to recognise and celebrate our outstanding Australians.
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