SA: Len Evans irreplaceable in wine industry: AWBC

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2006
SA: Len Evans irreplaceable in wine industry: AWBC

ADELAIDE, Aug 17 AAP - Len Evans is irreplaceable in the wine industry, the Australian
Wine and Brandy Corporation (AWBC) says.

Mr Evans, one of the Australian wine industry's best known identities, died today,
aged 75, in Newcastle, his family said.

AWBC chief executive Sam Tolley said Mr Evans was a legendary figure.

"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.

"He will be sadly missed."

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