Local character William Richmond Pavy, later referred to as “Old Bill”, was born into a life of privilege to a surgeon and socialite of the 30s. He enjoyed a fulfilling childhood, being educated at Adelaide St. Peter’s College, Roseworthy Agricultural College and later joined the Royal
Navy.
After the war, Bill decided his heart was in the country and Bill made his mark in South Australia’s south east, settling on farm at Struan in the Wrattonbully.
He witnessed the wool industry boom, revelled in many sports cars and several marriages and often indulged in a glass of good red and a cigar while laughing and telling stories which he loved to share with us.
After his death in 1998, to celebrate his life we planted our rootlings on Pavy’s Run to produce a range of wines to enjoy, treasure and toast to our old mate, Bill Pavy.
- Neil Ottoson