| Who's Who in Western Australia - Bill Pannell feature |
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Who's Who in Western Australia - Inaugural EditionIn the state edition of the Who's Who in Western Australia writes; PANNELL (Bill) William David;AM 2003, MB BS; Vigneron and Winemaker, since 1069; Owner and Operator, Picardy Wines, since 1993; s. of: William James Pannell and Nita Veronica Hanrahan; b. 1941, Perth; ed.: St Louis Jesuit Coll., Aquinas Coll. (WA), UWA; career: Gen. Med. Practitioner Shenton Park 1985-2001, Busselton 1970-84, former Co-Owner Moss Wood; Founding Pres, Margaret River Winemaker Assn; m. Dec. 26, 1965 Sandra Patricia Willey, d. of: Ronald Herbert Willey and Kathreen Webb; c.: 3s 1 dd: rec,; wine, classical music, world affairs, political and military history, all things French (country, wine, cheese, etc.); address: Picardy Wines, PO Box 477, Pemberton WA 6260. Western Australia: what does it mean to you? "I am a very proud Western Australian. In contrast to most other states, we seem to have much more a pioneering/'have a go' attitude. Having seen most of the rest of the world, I would not live anywhere else. I do. however, retain a great love of France, its culture and its people." Your own words or thoughts: " Initially inspired by the thoughts of the late Jack Mann of Houghton Winery and went on to find the second vineyard in Margaret River - Moss Wood. Sold Moss Wood in 1984 and founded Picardy Vineyard and Winery at Pemberton in 1993." |