Ian Tyrer Fund
 ORIGINAL ARTICLE- Written MARCH 2004Twelve months have passed since well-known Mount Barker winemaker
Ian Tyrer lost his battle with cancer. At his funeral his wife Linda and daughter Kim set up a fund for the Plantagenet Hospital to raise money to buy an ultrasound machine. During Ian’s illness he had to travel 100kms for this treatment, a painful inconvenience especially late into his illness. The target was $25,000. But due to the generosity of his friends and colleagues a total of $47,333.20 has been raised to date. The ultra sound has purchased and already put to good use. So far over $41,000 has been spent on the following equipment-
Ultrasound Piped oxygen & suction to Boronia Suite I Grasby pump 2 Lock boxes for syringe drivers 1 Bed for community palliative care patients 5 Spenco mattresses for pressure relief care 5 televisions for general ward & quiet room plus stereo DVD Video combo for chemotherapy room 1 Electric Reclining chair for chemotherapy room 1 Electric pressure area care air mattress for Boronia Suite TV aerial outlets Chairs office works Lounge TV cabinet, coffee table, bedside tables Ceiling quiet room Plaques & engraving Air conditioner 7 electrical work Paint & brushes Recoup Linda Tyrer Plantagenet Village Homes (Share of Wine Producers Ass donation) TOTAL $45556 IAN TYRER FUND Plantagenet News Nov 2008 It is nice to know that after 5 years the Ian Tyrer Fund is still going strong with the latest purchase of a blanket warmer for the Plantagenet District Hospital. With over $50,000 raised so far, we would like to thank all those who have contributed and to know that the money is well spent. Please note that money donated is tax deductible and stays in town. Thanks again, Linda Tyrer, trustee. |
Winestate Magazine - Galafrey Wines Premium Wines Mount Barker
2012 WA Wine Guide Ray Jordans , Premium Western Australian Wines, Mount Barker
These dry-grown Riesling from Galafrey can be really tight and steely when young, though this tends to conceal the intensity of the fruit within. This one has a wonderful purity of expression, with spotlessly clean lines and a fine precise acid. really promising wine for some cellaring 91/100 Prefect with freshly shucked oysters.
Galafrey Reserve Dry Grown Shiraz 2006 This was a fairly tough year in WA because it was so cool during vintage, yet this savoury, earthy shiraz from old vines in the Great Southern has come up trumps. Seamless and smooth, the nose shows some black peper and spice, while the palate is incrediably deep, though retaining some good Great Southern effortless finesse. 95/100 Prefect with rare eye fillet.
SBS Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 Fruity example of this standard WA blend. It's fruity with a crunchy passion fruit and tart gooseberry influence. Quite restrained yet with admirable palate persistence. 88/100 Ian Tyrer Award 2010- Shire of Plantagenet
The 2010 award was presented at the Qantas Wine Show lunch at Plantagent wines on Friday 8th Oct to the Shire of Plantagenet. The Shire has supported the Mount Barker Wine Industry over many years with finianicial support and attending events and promoting the Mount Barker Area. The Mount Barker Wine producers look forward to continual support in the future as together they work to promote the area. Ken Clement, the Shire President , accepted the award saying that it was nice to be recognozied for their support rather than always being expected to support as the Shire. He also spoke of fond memories of time spent with Ian Tyrer and look forward to opening the large six litre bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. Ode to My Mother Linda Tyrer FeedbackThank you for sharing your story Best wishes to your family Extra special mother’s day wishes! Di Cullen once told me that you can taste the love and passion in the wine made by people who care Lynton Barber | Managing Director
I loved this newsletter, very beautiful stories - your mum sounds like an amazing woman.
Have a great weekend and an awesome Mother's Day!
Kind Regards,
Phillipa Wirangi
Hey Kim,
Kim, That was great. Don’t tell Nigel but you and Jack are identical as babies. Most of all I like the photo of your mum holding you as a baby, and she hasn’t changed a bit. Best wishes Don Holywell - Hi Kim Thank you for a lovely and funny story about your Mum. I also have many memories of my Mum who died in 1990 when she was 90. We also enjoy your wine. We have great memories of visiting your winery in 2004. There was a huge storm and we had to go around several trees over the road and through a paddock to eventually reach your doors!
Regards from Margery and Graham Stutchbury
Nice story Linda. I’ve enjoyed the read! Annie Anne Brandenburg Director, gorepani ARTGALLERY + LIVINGSPACE _ Top blog, Kim.
That's one for
BoozeMonkey...
_ Great story Its really interesting as this approach is so superior to the usual “corporate†position taken by organisations and is all about relationship building with your customers. Keep it up I have to buy some that cap sav as well
What a lovely tribute... a glass to be raised to mothers everywhere. Andrea
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Ok ...
so in case you did not know how fabulous we are. ... We just got news
that our 2006 Reserve Shiraz and 2004 Shiraz Reserve just got 4 stars
Winestate magazine ... the 2004 Reserve Shiraz was top in it's category.
... That means both Shiraz's will be in the Winestate Magazine Annual
and in the tasting for 'Wine of the Year ...' in Australia and New
Zealand ... and just in case you have not been keeping tabs on us. ...
that is now a total of five with WINES a four (or more) STAR RATING
Winestate Magazine. ... that's five wines that are in the final tasting
for WINE OF THE YEAR and the Winestate Annual Gala ... all from Frey ...
.. OMG ... we are seriously very busy winemakers!! cheers
Kim cheers Kim
Galafrey Dry Land Reserve Riesling 2010 
The 2009 Ian Tyrer Award was awarded to Shire of Plantagenet.