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 legends such as Louisa Rose, Chairman 2009 – 2016, 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
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
