GALAFREY WINES

Ian Tyrer Fund

ORIGINAL ARTICLE- Written MARCH 2004

Twelve 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-

Plantagenet Wines organised a wine raffle where the wineries thorough WA donated 60 dozen wines, raising about $7,000.
Last March wine industry members held a memorial dinner at the Court Wine Bar, Northbridge that raised $7,000, which would be used to renovate and refurbish the ‘Quiet Room’, which is also used for chemotherapy, Mental Health and meetings and in much need for a renovation. This project now in progress and will use most of the money left.
The emphasis of the fund has been to purchase items that will help people stay at home for as long as they can and make them comfortable as possible. Also to purchase things that the hospital needed but unlikely to get with government budget cuts.
The Tyrer family are overwhelmed with the generosity and support the community have given. And feel it is a reflection of the love and admiration they had for ‘the busy little winemaker’ Ian Tyrer.

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.

The 2009 Ian Tyrer Award was awarded to Jack Bendat formally of Goundrey Wines.

The 2009 Ian Tyrer Award was awarded to Jack Bendat formally of Goundrey Wines.

In 2003 Ian Tyrer received the George Mulgure Award for outstanding service to the wine industry and later that year died of cancer. Therefore it was felt that an award in Ian Tyrer’s name to help reward and recognised people who also promoted Mount Barker be awarded at the Mount Barker Winter Dinner.

Enjoying a bottle of Muller

Enjoying a bottle of Muller with our dinner tonight, it went really well with my thai green curry!

Kim Stockwell

James Halliday Reviews 2011 Galafrey Wines , Premium Wines Mount Barker WA

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Pale straw-green; a fragrant and aromatic bouquet with gooseberry, guava and citrus sets the scene for a palate with good drive and length to its positive fruit flavours. Screwcap.
13.5% alc. Rating 93 Drink 2012 $18 Date Tasted Dec 09

Reserve Dry Grown Mount Barker Shiraz 2006
Good colour; a fragrant bouquet with a mix of red and black fruits, spice and a hint of pepper; the light- to medium-bodied palate has good length and balance. Screwcap.
12.5% alc. Rating 91 Drink 2016 $35 Date Tasted Dec 09

Dry Land Reserve Mount Barker Riesling 2009
Some spicy notes on the bouquet, then moves decisively to mouthfilling, lime-accented flavours, surprisingly full given the modest alcohol. Screwcap.
11.5% alc. Rating 91 Drink 2016 $20 Date Tasted Dec 09

Mount Barker Unoaked Chardonnay 2009
Offers more than the majority in this style, with tangy grapefruit and stone fruit flavours running through the generous palate. Screwcap.
13% alc. Rating 90 Drink 2012 $18 Date Tasted Dec 09

Reserve Semillon 2009
Bright green yellow, suggesting some skin contact perhaps; has a mix of citrus, stone fruit and oak on the medium-bodied palate. Screwcap.
14% alc. Rating 89 Drink 2014 $22 Date Tasted Dec 09

Ian Tyrer Award 2008 - Qantas Wine Show

alt The Ian Tyrer Award 2008 went to the Qantas Wine Show Mount Barker marking their 30 anniversary. Beginning in 1978 as part of the Mount Barker Agricultural Show, the Wine Show of Western Australia has grown to become a separate and distinguished event which annually determines the best of Western Australian wines. From only six classes in 1978, the show now includes over 41 classes and 17 trophies including the prestigious Qantas Award for Best Wine of Show.