Australian Grape and Wine Authority

The Australian Grape and Wine Authority is responsible for research, development and extension of the wine industry in Australia, including protecting the reputation of Australian wine. It was created in 2014 by merging Wine Australia and the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation.^[1]

Australian Grape and Wine Authority

Authority overview
Formed	1 July 2014 (2014-07-01)
Preceding agencies	Wine Australia Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation
Jurisdiction	Government of Australia
Headquarters	Adelaide, South Australia 34.919°S 138.614°E / -34.919; 138.614
Website	www.wineaustralia.com

The Australian Grape and Wine Authority includes a regulatory body that ensures wine production complies with the Food Standards Code and ensures that information on labels of Australian wine is accurate, including geographic indicators.^[2] In 2015, in an interview to Harpers, Brian Walsh, chairman of the AGWA said the goal of the organisation was to develop a sustainable industry.

See also

• Australia portal
• Food portal
• Wine portal

• Australian wine