Where would the Australian wine industry be without volunteers? The rock stars in Langhorne Creek also have to do the washing up.
The photo above is for anyone who thinks wine is too elitist.
You would be in the trenches with these comrades working their big rubber gloves off at the Soldiers Memorial Hall.
The MCC Langhorne Creek Wine Show is the one where the people who win the trophies, also have to do the washing up.
A bit like Bono driving the limousine to the concert.
Bleasdale won three trophies including Champion Wine of Show.
Lake Breeze also won three.
Greg Follett (far right) is still cleaning up after all these years and is a big contributor to the local community.
It’s hard to make a buck in the wine industry, but can you imagine how much harder it would be without all the volunteers keeping the show on the road?
Along the way looking after hundreds of small communities which might otherwise fade away.
It’s a story that consumers – and Canberra – need to be more aware of.
Community needs to be at the heart of our premium wine message.
We raise a glass of Bleasdale Reed Patch 2025 Single Vineyard Malbec to the good citizens in towns who roll up their sleeves for others’ enjoyment – keeping the wine dream alive.
You could never get a big head in Langhorne Creek.
“Hey Dad, I won three trophies.”
Truly astonishing!
Grab a tea towel.
• A version of this article first appeared in our weekly newsletter The Week That Was.
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