Evans Len

Leonard Paul Evans (1930-2006), born in Felixstowe, England, was one of the most significant figures in Australian viticulture. He became renowned as a wine author, designer, and presenter of radio and television programs about wine, wine critic, judge, and tireless promoter of Australian wine. After a brief career as a professional golfer, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1953.

Len Evans - Rothbury Estate

Australian Wine Board

Two years later, he arrived in Sydney, Australia, and then from 1965 onwards, he worked as a promoter for the "Australian Wine Board." He vigorously advocated for a new direction regarding Australian wine enjoyment practices and promoted dry table wines instead of the then-commonly produced sweet, fortified dessert wines. From the late 1960s, he began writing books and articles and founded Rothbury Estate in 1969 in the Hunter Valley (New South Wales), which became famous for its Semillon and Chardonnay wines. At the same time, he opened a fine dining restaurant and club in Sydney.

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