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Background
When the Victorian Wines Show originated it was regarded as a bold innovation with concern it would not continue. A group of enthusiasts under the Auspices of the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society implemented strategies to form the Victorian Wines Show. Alan Bidstrup, Ron Holden, Bernie Hangan, John Montgomery and Warren Straw formed the first committee. Colin Richardson, Manager of the Wine and Brandy Producers Association at the time assisted the committee achieve its first goal of a first class show. Investigation had shown the growth of and interest in Victorian wines and a need to support this growth. Seymour appeared ideal being located in central Victoria in respect of all wine growing areas.
In 1981 the first wine show came to fruition with Sir Rupert Hamer ED as patron and His Excellency Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray, K.C.M.G., A.O. and Lady Murray as guests. There were 194 exhibits in the open classes and 44 in the amateur section.
"Like sculpture…wine’s art has length, depth, breadth built with storeys of primary and secondary characters interlinking its complex structure!" |
