2009 Commercial Membership Fees and Benefits (227KB)
2009/10 Wine Grape Grower and Wine Producer Membership Fees and Benefits (212KB)
2009 Curtin Student Membership Fees and Benefits (267KB)
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
2008/09 Achievements
Marketing & Events
• Macquarie 2008 Margaret River Wine Show
• Margaret River Whites & Reds New Release Tasting Day
• Margaret River Wine Region
Festival
• Margaret River Lovers membership rising to 5,000 members
• Exclusive product placement activities such as The Best in
Australia television series
Technical
• Working with its Technical & Environment Committee to
develop sustainable best practice
• Conducted Viticulture Forums
• Planning Committee worked closely with the
Shires of Augusta-Margaret River and Busselton and the
Department of Planning & Infrastructure
• Strengthened 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
