Research Advisory Committee

The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is an advisory Committee of Australian Grape & Wine, which was re-formed in 2017, in place of the Innovation Policy Committee.

The role of the RAC is to provide broad recommendations and advice to the Australian Grape & Wine executive with regards to research, development, extension and innovation for the Australian wine industry. A key function of the committee includes advising Wine Australia of industry perspective on RD&E project proposals.

Membership

• Jason Amos – Lallemand
• Catherine Kidman- Treasury Wine Estates
• Jean MacIntyre – Vinarchy
• Gwyneth Olsen – Henschke
• Ray Chen – Pinnacle Drinks
• Jenny Venus – Australian Grape & Wine Vignerons Committee
• Matthew Partridge – De Bortoli Wines
• Andi Roberts-Davison – Pip & Ra Wine
• Dylan Grigg – Meristem Viticulture
• Pia Merrick – Australian Vintage Ltd.

Secretariat

• Anna Hooper – Australian Grape & Wine
• Damien Griffante – Australian Grape & Wine
• Paul Smith – Wine Australia
• Martin Cole / Wine Australia RD&A staff as required

Download the RAC Terms of Reference