Wine Tasmania this week announced a new scholarship aimed at helping rinsing stars in the industry.
The new Vaughn Dell Scholarship is being launched with support from Sinapius Vineyard and his ex partner Linda Morice.
Dell died suddenly on May 19 2020 at just 39.
The former Aussie Rules player's "curiosity, positive attitude, determination and generosity were an inspiration for many", Wine Tasmania said.
In launching the new scholarship program, Wine Tasmania CEO Sheralee Davies paid tribute to Dell’s legacy.
“Vaughn had such a big presence and was so well respected across the wine community," she said.
"With Linda’s support, we hope this new scholarship program recognises and builds on Vaughn’s desire to always learn and elevate the wine offering in Tasmania.
“Vaughn was a recipient of the Dr Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship in 2017, on which this new scholarship is based.
"We would like to acknowledge the Alcorso Foundation for instigating the Dr Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship, which saw eight Tasmanian wine professionals undertake self-directed study travel during 2011-18 for the benefit of themselves, their business and the overall wine community.
“This program is particularly important as the Tasmanian wine sector continues to grow in an ever-changing and challenging environment. This scholarship will help the Tasmanian wine sector keep innovating, learning, adapting and excelling.”
The new Vaughn Dell Scholarship provides a total annual grant of up to $10,000 to support wine sector professionals based in Tasmania undertake study-based travel.
Expressions of interest are invited from Tasmanian-based wine professionals by May 30. Applications will be assessed during June and outcomes advised by June 30.
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