The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show is run by a group of passionate people including the Chief of Judges, (Leanne Altmann current, Sophie Otton 2019 – 2022, Jane Faulkner 2012 – 2018, Max Allen 2005 – 2011 and Tim White 2001- 2004) and Australian wine movers and shakers such as Louisa Rose, (Chair 2009 – 2016) and Ambassadors (Bruce Chalmers, Kathleen Quealy, Stefano de Pieri, Mark Walpole) and a dedicated committee.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Corrina Wright (President) – Winemaker & Director, Oliver’s Taranga, SA
Mark Walpole (Deputy President) – Viticulturist, Greenstone, VIC
Graeme Wellman (Secretary) – Viticulturist, Dorrien Winemaking, SA
Helen Healy (Treasurer) – Director, HHO Events, VIC
Jonathan Creek – Winemaker, Zilzie Wines, VIC
Leah Heinrich – Viticultural Graduate, Treasury Estate, SA
James Scarcebrook – Owner/Winemaker, Vino Intrepido, VIC
Foni Pollitt – Restaurateur, Educator, Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, Perth, WA
Sue Bell – Winemaker, Director, Optimist, Bellwether, Coonawarra, SA
Brooke Edson – Winemaker, AVL Wines, Mourquong NSW
Pia Merrick – Senior Winemaker, Qualia Wine Services, Irymple VIC
Anita Goode – Winemaker & Director, Wangolina, SA
Danielle Boulton – Agronomist/Marketing Coordinator, Omnia, Buronga NSW
Chris Carpenter – Winemaker, Lark Hill Winery, Bungendore, NSW
AMBASSADORS
Bruce Chalmers, Stefano de Pieri, Robin Day, Kathleen Quealy, Jenni Chalmers, Louisa Rose
CHIEF OF JUDGES
Leanne Altmann – Sommelier | Wine Educator | Beverage DirectorTrader House
HEAD OF STEWARDS
Ritchie O’Donnell – Winemaker, Treasury Wines Estates
SHOW MANAGEMENT
Helen Healy – Business and Show Manager
Ashleah Black – Events & Stewarding Program Manager
Rohan Morris– Partnership, Development & Marketing Manager
Kim Chalmers – Special Projects Consultant
Tennille Chalmers – Food, Wine & Hospitality Consultant
