Passing of industry leaders
Tuesday, 30 September 2008 | 
It is very sad to hear the passing of Sir Peter Derham on 25.9.08 , the founder
of Red Hill Estate on the Mornington Peninsula.
Sir Peter's health had been deteriorating for some time but his passing comes as a shock, and brings to an end a life of someone who was a larger-than-life character, and who will be greatly missed by many in the wine industry.
Sir Peter will be remembered as a person who worked tirelessly with others in the industry to achieve the WET relief from the Liberal Government of the time. His persuasive powers, his contacts and his dogged determination helped a core group of lobbyists to achieve the final outcome, which eventually delivered the relief that saved many Australian wineries from extinction.
This follows the passing of other industry legends this week Didier Dagueneau from Loire, and Baily Carrodos; founder of Yarra Yering in the Yarra Valley.
Sir Peter's health had been deteriorating for some time but his passing comes as a shock, and brings to an end a life of someone who was a larger-than-life character, and who will be greatly missed by many in the wine industry.
Sir Peter will be remembered as a person who worked tirelessly with others in the industry to achieve the WET relief from the Liberal Government of the time. His persuasive powers, his contacts and his dogged determination helped a core group of lobbyists to achieve the final outcome, which eventually delivered the relief that saved many Australian wineries from extinction.
This follows the passing of other industry legends this week Didier Dagueneau from Loire, and Baily Carrodos; founder of Yarra Yering in the Yarra Valley.