Usually, unsolicited presentations from consulting firms go straight in the bin. But sometimes, the concepts are so bizarre and layered in mangled myopic managementese that I am momentarily stunned – then I move on.

Here’s one example “….specialising in reputational management, to establish new communications rhythms, involving comprehensive audit benchmarking against best-practice sector peers, with external expert objective insights. Outcomes include innovative strategic societal progression, sophisticated collaborative leadership approaches, catalysing deep change, via executive transactional support”.

For merely tens of thousands of dollars, I anticipate a bafflingly statistic-laden tome concluding with varied recommendations  especially that the firm involved would “assist implementation” – over (an unspecifed) time-frame with further surveys, tracking, and use of their “express expertise”.

No thank you. What a waste of money! And of course, our dismal rivals will be seduced by this nonsense.  I have much more important, meaningful and measurable tasks.

Stoney Goose Ridge is deeply engaged with charitable works and encourage our workforce to participate, engage and contribute. We do not support sporting teams, as this is a divisive black hole of funding and merely provides an opportunity for executive photo-ops. Furthermore most of our contributions are discretely and deliberately made anonymously.

But here’s one wine that we launched in very early April. This unique blend of Cabernet Franc and Aglianico is a powerful, yet supple multi-regional wine. While engaging (and thrilling) drinking, it has the structural integrity that will amply reward cellaring. Supporting a well-known organisation, the 2024 Stony Goose Ridge CFA contributes $1 directly for every bottle sold. The back label also includes a QR code directly to that organisation’s website.

Another April release was my pioneering blend of Merlot, Nebbiolo and Durif. The 2024 Stony Goose Ridge MND similarly donates $1 from each bottle sold; one of our ways to help mitigate that awful disease. It’s a wine of charm, finesse and tactility., and a proud addition to our extra-ordinary range of beers, wines and spirits, that all provide profound memories to the absolutely blessed, committed, devoted enjoyers of our product range.

Your renowned type A+ leader, Hector Lannible