Industry Tribute: Dean White

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Dean White

Dear Colleagues and Customers.

On behalf of Brown Family Wine Group and the White family, I would like to pass on my sincere thanks for all the support offered by the industry at the recent MGA Golf Day, which saw us raise just under $19k for the White family. Dean White sadly passed away in November 2020, aged 46. He was a treasured member of the Brown Family Wine Group for over 18 years and left behind his wife, Melanie and three beautiful daughters – Ayla, Asha and Aria.

In May this year, the White family visited Milawa and Dean’s ashes were scattered in the vineyard. Following this ceremony, the family visited a memorial plaque and tree planted in the Milawa grounds honouring Dean’s life. This was followed by a luncheon in Patricia’s Table, our winery restaurant.

Dean loved the Milawa site, so this was a fitting tribute to a wonderful man.

We would particularly like to thank George Kovits and Mark Paladino from MGA, Simon Archer (Treasury Wines) and Peter Wagner (ALM), who were instrumental in organising this great event.

Finally, we express our deepest gratitude to the many suppliers, retailers, colleagues and friends of Dean who offered donations before and during the event. We are blessed to work in an amazing industry that truly cares for others.

Forever grateful, Michael Potenza Brown Family Wine Group