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 movers and shakers such as our Chairs (Louisa Rose, Chairman 2009 – 2016, Ashley Ratcliffe ( Bruce Chalmers, Kathleen Quealy, Stefano de Pieri, Mark Walpole, Ashley Ratcliff and a dedicated committee.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Location: Mildura, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 0417 556 821
Email: info@aavws.com
Postal: PO Box 3276, Mildura, Victoria, 3502
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Corrina Wright (President) – Winemaker & Director, Oliver’s Taranga, 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
Simon Killeen – Owner and Winemaker, Simao & Co, VIC
Reece McNally – Sales & Marketing Manager, Jamesprint, Mildura, Vic
Leah Heinrich, Viticultural Graduate, Treasury Estate, SA
Brian Walsh, Consultant, former Chair, Wine Australia, SA
Ashley Ratcliff, Vigneron & Managing Director, Ricca Terra Farms, SA
Katie Spain, Drinks and Feature Writer, WBM (Australia’s Wine Business Magazine), SA
James Scarcebrook, Owner/Winemaker, Vino Intrepido, VIC
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, Marketing and Show Manager
Kim Chalmers – Brand and Special Projects Manager
Tennille Chalmers – Partnerships and Events Manager
Ashleah Black – Event Manager
