Winemaker donates wines for dementia

Victorian winemaker, Trevor Mast, and his family will open their personal cellar and donate rare wines estimated to be worth thousands of dollars during an online Langton’s Wine Auction from 13 – 20 December.

The proceeds will go towards supporting people living with younger onset dementia in Victoria.

Mr Mast was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2006, at the age of 57.

“It is little-known that people can develop dementia in their 30s, 40s and 50s. The Lovell Foundation welcomes the generosity of the Mast family in supporting people and families in our community who are dealing with the impact of dementia on their lives,” said Mandy Lovell, co-founder of The Lovell Foundation that creates services for people with younger onset dementia.

To tens-of-thousands of wine drinkers, Mr Mast will be known for creating the distinctive Four Sisters brand named after his four daughters.

Wife and carer, Sandra Mast, said her family was inspired by The Lovell Foundation’s vision to lobby and raise funds for appropriate accommodation for people living with younger onset dementia.
 
“Trevor will need more help in the future but not necessarily ‘aged’ care. We want to do whatever we can to give him the best quality of life and others in his situation deserve that same quality of life,” she said.

The auction will include rare wines from Italy, Burgundy, Bordeaux, the United States and Germany. It will also include local brands Langi Shiraz, Toolangi, Peel Estate, Crawford River, Henschke Hill of Grace, Jasper Hill, Bests Great Western and Penfolds Grange.
 
Langton’s are hosting the auction through their website www.langtons.com.au and company founder, Stewart Langton, said they are honoured to be associated with the Mast family, The Lovell Foundation and this worthy cause.
 
“Trevor Mast is not only a legend of the Australian industry but also a pioneer of Victorian cool-climate viticulture having produced wines that we will all enjoy for years to come,” said Mr Langton.
 
Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria’s chief executive officer, Maree McCabe, said “With an estimated 15,000 Australians impacted by younger onset dementia, this is a real problem in our community. The Lovell Foundation and the Mast Family are to be congratulated for this initiative. Their work will help raise awareness and support for Victorians living with younger onset dementia”.
 
To view a detailed list of the wines in the ‘Auction to Remember’ and to register your bid, visit www.langtons.com.au/promo and enter the promotional code ‘Langton’.

Wines from Mr Mast’s cellar will open for sale on 13 December and close at 6pm on 20 December.