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Bottling an Australian first
Boutique label Murrin bridge Connections says it is bottling Australia's first and only Aboriginal wine, produced at a tiny Indigenous community in the vast, red heart of NSW.
This year around 600 cases of have been produced by the Aboriginal owned
and operated venture, which first came into existence in the late 90s.
A one-time mission settlement, Murrin Bridge - located 90km west of Condobolin in NSW - is now a
thriving community with the winery and local Aboriginal land council at
its core.
A string of bad seasons initially limited supply, but in 2011, Murrin Bridge Connections is back on track producing wine for the Australian domestic and international markets.
Viki Bell, chairwoman of the Local Aboriginal Land Council and working with Murrin Bridge Connections, says this year’s harvest was a roaring success.
"It is a proud time for Murrin Bridge LALC and it's members.
Persistence, belief, dedication and hard work have allowed us to reach
this moment," says Viki.
Work on a fresh new label is also complete, with the product re-branded and revitalised in time for a Christmas launch in 2011.
Craig Cromelin, councillor for the Wiradjuri region for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC), says he is delighted to see yet another powerful example of Aboriginal land rights at work.
“This isn’t just about an Aboriginal owned and run wine label, it’s also about Aboriginal self-determination and the positive effects land rights can have in this great state,” he says.
“Connections is a great example of the economic advantages that can reveal themselves within Aboriginal communities…it’s a direct result of Aboriginal land being returned to Aboriginal people.
“I’m a member of the Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council myself and I can tell you, my chest swells with pride at what this community has been able to achieve in a relatively short time frame." |
Monday, December 12, 2011 by
Never been a better time to suggest they use an Australian Indigenous Logo.
A logo that specifies the percentages for Australian Content, Indigenous Ownership, Indigenous Making and if packed in Australia or not.
Now thats Truth in Labelling!
http://buyaustralianlogo.com.au/
Please note that the calculation criteria for the Indigenous Logo is independent of that used for the standard Buy Australian Logo.
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