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
Mixed Dozen Wine Trials – Limestone Coast Local Government Association, Southern Grampians Shire, Glenelg Shire.
Wine Grapes Council of South Australia
SAWIA – South Australian Wine Industry Association
ASVO – Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology