Margaret River Pioneer Wins O'shea Award

Newcastle Herald

Wednesday December 10, 2008

JOHN LEWIS

DR John Gladstones, the West Australian scientist credited with uncovering the potential of the Margaret River wine region, is the winner of the 2008 Maurice O'Shea Award.

The award honours the memory of a legendary Hunter Mount Pleasant winemaker and is one of the Australian wine industry's highest accolades.

Dr Gladstones, whose pioneering research into grape growing and the environment has spanned more than five decades, was presented with the award at a gala dinner in Sydney this month.

Set up by McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd, the award is presented to an individual, institute or corporation for a historically significant contribution to the industry.

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