What is the LCGWC?

The Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council Incorporated [LCGWC] is a non-government and not-for-profit body formed in 1976 to represent the interests of the wine and vine sector and regions of the Limestone Coast.  

It has a constitution, recently amended, that outlines the objects and purposes of organisation and

  • works to the 2020-2025 strategic plan
  • looks to act in the interests of wine sector stakeholders by having active reference groups, subcommittees and representations to government and industry bodies.
  • is primarily funded by a voluntary levy scheme that captures 70-75% of grape vine hectares in the greater limestone coast region.

Why the organisation exists?

Vision: A technically, economically, and environmentally sustainable wine region

Mission: To provide advocacy, communication, promotion and specific issue leadership to the limestone coast grape and wine growers.

Purpose:

  • Be the peak-body representing the interests of the member regions, vineyards, and wineries.
  • Provide a framework for wine sector stakeholders to regularly exchange ideas, spend money, discuss concerns, and act on important advocacy issues.
  • Have a desk, contact point and mailbox to help facilitate communications between all wine sector organisations and stakeholder groups and maintain an online record of activities undertaken.
  • Have an asset register and an annual operating budget plan.

 

Name Changes over time – The Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council Incorporated was established in 1976, it was formally known as the South East Viticultural Council & Limestone Coast Wine Industry Council.

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The Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council has representations and affiliations with

Wine Australia – Research Division

Wine Australia – $50M Support package

Landscapes SA Limestone Coast – Adaptive Ag Grants

Primary Industries and Regions SA

South Australian Research and Development Institute – SARDI

Vinehealth Australia

Mixed Dozen Wine Trials – Limestone Coast Local Government Association, Southern Grampians Shire, Glenelg Shire.

Wine Grapes Council of South Australia

Australian Grape and Wine 

SAWIA – South Australian Wine Industry Association

ASVO – Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology