The Longboard labels themselves illustrate an historical connection to the surfing pioneers of the region who, as friends and mentors, have epitomized and inspired the coastal lifestyle.
The Sauvignon Blanc Semillon features 3 time Olympian, founding member of the Victorian Surf Life Saver movement and surfing legend Dick Garrard, tandem surfing with his lovely wife Joan at Torquay Point in 1947.
On the Chardonnay label is Bell’s Beach pioneer surfer Joe Sweeney winning the Victorian Senior Men’s State Title, at Bell’s in 12ft surf, 1972.
The Pinot Noir label features local pioneer longboard surfer Rex “China” Gilbert at Torquay Point during the summer of 1947.
On the Shiraz label are pioneer Bell’s Beach surfers Brian “Kanga” Lowdon (left) and renowned big wave rider Alan Reid sharing a wave together at Bell’s in 1965. |
