The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show is run by a group of passionate people including the Chief of Judges, (Sophie Otton, current, Jane Faulkner 2012 – 2018, Max Allen 2005 – 2011 and Tim White 2001- 2004) and Australian wine identities such as Louisa Rose, Chairman 2009 – 2016, Bruce Chalmers, Kathleen Quealy, Stefano de Pieri, Mark Walpole and a dedicated committee.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Location: Mildura, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 0497 179 109
Email: info@aavws.com
Postal: PO Box 3276, Mildura,Victoria, 3502
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ashley Ratcliff (President) – Vigneron & Managing Director, Riccaterra Farms, SA
Mark Walpole (Deputy President) – Viticulturist, Greenstone, VIC
Kim Chalmers (Secretary) – Director, Chalmers Wines Australia, VIC
Helen Healy (Treasurer) – Director, HHO Events, VIC
Tennille Chalmers – Director, Chalmers Wines Australia, VIC
Jonathan Creek – Winemaker, Zilzie Wines, VIC
Graeme Wellman – Viticulturist, Dorrien Winemaking, SA
Franco D’Anna – Viticulturlist and Winemaker, Hoddles Creek, VIC
Simon Killeen – Owner and Winemaker, Simao & Co., VIC
Leah Heinrich, Viticulture and Oenology student, Adelaide University, SA
AMBASSADORS
Bruce Chalmers, Stefano de Pieri, Robin Day, Kathleen Quealy, Jenni Chalmers, Louisa Rose
CHIEF OF JUDGES
Sophie Otton – Wine Consultant, educator, writer, presenter, wine bar owner. Sydney, NSW
HEAD OF STEWARDS
Anita Goode – Winemaker & Director, Wangolina, SA
SHOW MANAGEMENT
Helen Healy – Business and Show Manager
Kim Chalmers – Brand and Project Manager
Tennille Chalmers – Partnerships and Events Manager
Sarah Casey – Event Management and Logistics
