Dirty Dozen Beginnings

We have now established one of only a few private wine clubs in Australia and we will also own what will be one day a magnificent world class cellar. This will be hard for anyone to ever replicate.

This is an exclusive club that has been forged from the love of great wine and beautiful food. Congratulations to us all for being members of such an exclusive club. Not only that we have formed this club at the place where Australia started exploring wine, but at Len Evans’ last home of wine, Tower Estate. We can now live that legacy for generations to come.



It has not been easy to come up with a final 12 (we still haven't)to the Dirty Dozen. It has come from a small idea that I had a few years ago to bring together a group of younger people who enjoyed the exploration of wine, fine food, brilliant friends and a love of these passions.



I must confess Rick W. invented the name for the Dirty Dozen. He has been a friend of mine longer than I know. He has stood by me through thick and thin and never wavered.



Though, once the Dirty Dozen was conceived we had Nathan making sure that I followed through with it. He is one of my best friends and as much as I love him, I think he thought it was just a boy’s weekend away playing golf with a shit load of booze. Sorry mate, the Mrs. are coming along. Then Aaron (taller brother, less hair) learnt about it and said it was not to happen without him, so Chris H. wanted in, or was it his wife? His knowledge of wine is magnificent but he has yet to have an input, and he is like a third cousin removed by in-law. You work it out. I can’t.



Chris S was always a member but is still struggling to juggle his plans to join us, but if not we can hold the spot for him. If not I am sure we can find a bed for the Ruddyman can. Whatever he says, I’ve never caused him a hangover more than three times.



Scott is a long time school friend of mine and did not hesitate to be an inaugural member of this wonderful club. He caused the last hangover. He likes long walks on the beach and a good alibi. Sean has been a mentor to me in hospitality and I owe him the world and about 5 lunches by now.



Richard thought about joining the Dirty Dozen for about 20 seconds and he is one of the North Shore’s most respected residents. If you want to sell your house, think wisely. Ric H. is a workmate and a friend of mine for over 15 years and there is nothing I would not share or keep secret from one of Australia’s quiet achievers.



The Baker from a baker’s dozen for all the idiots! The bakers dozen is an Australian pastime. When you see who we have as a Baker you should want to take a greater role.



Most of us have not met each other.


Cheers

Matt