Riverland Wine Industry Development Council

The Riverland Wine Industry Development Council Inc. is one of two bodies that are resourced through the Riverland Wine Industry Fund; a levy based funding scheme where winegrape growers and wine producers provide contributions that is administered by the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries. The other organisation supported by the Fund is the Riverland Winegrape Growers’ Association Inc.The two bodies combined in 2010 in recognition of the common interest and objectives driving the development, growth and identity of the Riverland wine industry.

As an entity, Riverland Wine's primary responsibilities are:

1. Effective engagement of all stakeholders

2. Collaborating with organisations that can add value to drive growth

3. Striving for best practice across all facets of the supply chain

4. Actively participate in regional business development

5. Fostering successful relationships with key industry partners

6. Driving innovation, adoption and extension activities

2012 Council

The Council is formed from an equal representation of winegrape growers (Riverland Winegrape Growers' Association representatives) and wine producers (South Australian Wine Industry Association representatives):

Ms. Sheridan Alm (RWGA rep)

Mr. John Angove (SAWIA rep)

Mr. Chris Grigoriou (SAWIA rep)

Mr. Andrew Kassebaum (RWGA rep)

Mr. Paul Kassebaum (SAWIA rep)

Mr. Bill Moularadellis (Vice Chair, SAWIA rep)

Mr. Andrew Weeks (RWGA rep)

Staff

Mr. Chris Byrne (Executive Officer)

Mr. Tim Smythe (Industry Development Officer)