Anna Serge guest speaker

Carlo started cane cutting in Ingham Qld., moving to Shepparton in 1950's working on cannery run.

Met Margaret his future wife.

In 1962 moved to Katunga after purchasing a soldier settlement farm and planted his first vines.

In 1972 obtained a vintner license.

In 1988 Anna joined father after the death of her mother, taking over the cellar door - 7 days a week with 3 small children.

Took over accounting and found a good wholesale distributor with prestigious outlets in Melbourne.

Built new cellar door and catered for functions, after 24 years chef Francesca retired and a new chef employed offering lunches Wednesday to Sunday and functions.

Highlight of the business was "Opera in the Vineyard", which was well supported.

Anna involved in tourism development and promotion of district with the production of a "Farm Gate Trail", which the RACV Resort in Cobram and Lakeside Numurkah love.

10,000 visitors through cellar door each year.

27 varieties of grapes, with Chardonnay winning medals.

1/3 sales through cellar door, 1/3 local and 1/3 Melbourne.

With the dollar down, business looking good for next 4 years.