2008 Commercial Membership Benefits
Wine Grape Grower and Wine Producer Membership Fees and Benefits for 2007/08
Wine Tasting in the Cape Mentelle Vat Cellar
The Margaret River Wine Industry Association is the voice of the Margaret River wine industry, representing wine grape
growers, wine producers and commercial enterprises aligned and affiliated with the Margaret River wine region. The
Association continues to utilise our region’s focus on wine excellence and natural attractions as a point of distinction
within Australia and internationally.
It is responsible for:
• Representing members on all matters relating to the wine industry at all levels of industry, corporate and government
• Promoting industry development through research, education and training opportunities
• Through initiatives such as the Margaret River Wine Show and Viticultural Excellence award, encouraging and
promoting excellence in the production of wine grape growing and wine production
• Creating opportunities for members to market and promote their product through organised events and ongoing
national and international regional profiling initiatives
• Marketing Margaret River as a region of distinction to national and international wine markets
2007/08 Achievements
Marketing & Events
• Macquarie 2007 Margaret River Wine Show
• Margaret River Reds Day & Margaret River Whites Day
• Up-dated Margaret River Labels Poster
• Margaret River Wine Region
Festival
• Margaret River Lovers membership rising to over 3,000 members
• Exclusive product placement activities such as The Best of
Australia television series
Technical
• Working with its Technical & Environment Committee to
develop sustainable best practice
• Supported re-establishment of Viticulture Forums
• Hosted 2nd annual Agricultural Research WA Landmark
Seminar Series
• Reconvened its Planning Committee to work closely with the
Shires of Augusta-Margaret River and Busselton and the
Department of Planning & Infrastructure
• Strengthening ties with Curtin University of Technology to
advance wine education and research
• Supporting a safer industry through the OSH Focus Group
Lobbying
• Monitoring issues and preparing industry statements, such as
Wine Coast WA brand proposal, Busselton Shire rating review
