The Wine Grape Council of SA (WGCSA) is the peak body for South Australian grapegrowers
funded through a voluntary levy paid on all winegrapes sold from SA vineyards.

Our vision is for a prosperous and sustainable South Australian Wine Grape Industry where the livelihoods of Growers and their communities are enhanced through agricultural practices, innovation, education, relationships and culture.

Helping SA grape growers lead the way

WGCSA exists to -:
  1. provide South Australian wine Grape Growers with a peak council working for a resilient, sustainable and viable grape growing Industry in SA
  2. provide a single voice for Grape Growers to Industry, Wineries, Agriculture, all levels of Government and other forums
  3. identify and prioritise projects and activities that deliver benefits to members.
  4. Support Growers by sharing information, tools, resources and knowledge.
Our Values
  • Culture – we will be driven by respect, honesty and integrity in everything we do.
  • Collaboration – we are committed to consultation and communication with members, government and stakeholders
  • Accountability – we will be transparent in our financial and business planning and reporting.
  • Courageous – we will be brave in our endeavours to inspire innovation and embrace change
  • Genuine – we will care about the success of our South Australian Wine Grape Grower members
  • Determination - we will be determined to deliver value to our Members
  • Inclusion – we will encourage, foster and support member involvement to build relationships, networks and leadership in the SA Wine Grape Sector.

Outcomes for members

  • Increase wine grape grower’s voice via State and National Grape and Wine Industry bodies
  • Ensure Growers are advocated for at Government and Industry level to minimise or avoid issues that may be detrimental to success.
  • Identify and promote practices to improve grape growing sustainability and profitability.
  • Assist members understand and meet best practice through the supply of information and resources for business success.
  • Provide information through regular and various communications avenues.
  • Strengthen relationships with the wider agriculture industry and stakeholders.
  • Build networks and information sharing through Grower focussed events.
  • Assist in formulating one State Industry Body focused on working together for sustainability and success of the SA Wine and Grape Industry Plan
  • Support members through leadership and inclusion
  • Increase training and development opportunities for the business of wine grape growing.

WGCSA Membership

If you are a grapegrower in South Australia then every time you sell grapes to a winery, the winery deducts a levy payment of $1 per tonne for the South Australian Grape Industry Fund.  This money is paid by the winery to PIRSA and the winery deducts the amount from their payment to the grower.  In addition, the winery may deduct other levies for payment to regional associations and for research and development.

Growers can claim back their levy contributions if they do not wish to contribute to the SA Grape Industry Fund. However a person applying for a refund becomes ineligible to receive services provided by the Wine Grape Council South Australia for two years after receiving the refund.

All grapegrowers who have contributed to the Fund and not reclaimed the money are automatically members of the Wine Grape Council of SA. You do not need to complete any paperwork or make any separate payments.

The SA Grape Industry Fund pays for the activities of the Wine Grape Council of SA.
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To find out more about WGCSA activities, see the other sections of our website.

Click here for more information on the South Australian Grape Industry Fund and other levies paid by grapegrowers and winemakers.