Margaret River Wine Association
The Associaton is an independent, non-profit organisation, financed by its members with additional funding sourced sponsorship and grants. MRWA has 200 industry members and 50 associated Grape Grower and Commercial members.
MRWA was established in the late 1970s as the Margaret River Grape Growers & Winemakers Association and was incorporated in 1982.
In 1996, the Association registered a geographic boundary for the region and the Margaret River became one of the first three wine regions in Australia to have its boundaries legally defined as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the Australian government.
Our Vision
Margaret River is recognised globally for its expertise, collaborative community and world-class fine wine experiences.
Our Mission
MRWA supports the Margaret River grape and wine community by fostering collaboration and securing funding to build, protect and promote the Margaret River Wine brand.
Our Organisational Values
Excellence, Collaboration, Sustainability, Transparency
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Strategic Plan
MRWA operates against the Constitution of the Margaret River Wine Association and a Strategic Plan. The current Constitution was reviewed and updated in May 2019 and the Strategic Plan was released in October 2016 (reviewed in June 2019). Both are available to members upon request and in the Member Area.
Our Organisational Structure
The affairs of the Association are governed by a Board on behalf of members of the MRWA. The Board consist of the office bearers; Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer together with sufficient members to bring the numbers of the Board to a maximum of ten members. Seven are elected by the membership and a further three Board members may be appointed to the Board at any time for up to a term of two years.
Currently the Board Chair is an independent, appointed role (i.e. not MRWA members). The Association employs a Chief Executive Officer and a Communication & Events Manager full-time.
MRWA Board
The 2025/26 Board members are:
Peter Campbell
Independent Board Chair
Leah Clearwater
Margaret River Wine Academy
Paul Dargue
Evans & Tate
Tony Davis
Snake & Herring
John Fogarty
Deep Woods Estate
Blair Poynton
Juniper Estate
Wendy Stimpson
Passel Estate
Rob Towner
Flametree Wines
Ke Zheng
3 Oceans Wine Company
MRWA Team
Amanda Whiteland
Chief Executive Officer
Pip Heaford
Membership Manager
Grace Pigram
Export & Brand Development (Contract)
Emily Sharland
Brand Communications (Contract)
Kate Morgan
Sustainability Engagement Officer (Contract)
Jude Lentjes
Events Officer (Contract)
Account On Me Business Services
Bookkeeping (Contract)
