What is the LCGWC?
The Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council Incorporated [LCGWC] is a non-government and not-for-profit entity 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.
- has active federal funding deeds in research and innovation.
- provides the accounting and tax systems to run all activities, including a not-for-profit wineshow.
What is its role?
- be the peak-body representing the interests of the member regions, vineyards, and wineries of the Limestone Coast.
- provide a framework for wine sector stakeholders to regularly exchange ideas, spend money, discuss concerns, and act on important advocacy issues.
- capacity to respond to biosecurity issues.
- capacity to respond to issues requiring expert advice. (In both research and advocacy)
- be ‘at the table’ and a reliable presence within the Agri-business space.
What Value does it provide?
- 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.
- to have representations and affiliations that complement the work the undertaken by other regional organisations and endeavour to avoid duplication thereof. (see list below)
- to run an annual sponsored and independent, not-for-profit regional wineshow
- to have an asset register and an annual operating budget plan.
- to invest in and provide the framework to maintain monies in trust and insurance thereof.
- to be responsive when advocacy is required.
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
Wine Grapes Council of South Australia
SAWIA – South Australian Wine Industry Association
ASVO – Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology
Mixed Dozen Wine Trials – Limestone Coast Local Government Association, Southern Grampians Shire, Glenelg Shire.