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Shoalhaven Coast Wine Industry Association
Inc. (SCWIA Inc.)., formerly known as the Shoalhaven
Coast Grape Growers and Winemakers Association Inc., was
renamed in 2003 to reflect the changing nature of the association.
From a loosely bound group of grape growers, wine makers
and social members the SCWIA Inc. has found a new direction,
committed philosophically and financially to the advancement
of the region by co-operative marketing and education.
Following sponsorship by SCWIA Inc. the
Shoalhaven Coast Wine Region was granted GI (Geographic Indication)
recognition in August 2002, becoming Australia’s 95th wine
region. In the same year the region was the subject of a
phylloxera survey, by the Department of Agriculture, which
found the region to be free of the disease and has moved
towards being formally declared phylloxera-free by 2004.
The region now boasts 21 wine grape growers,
15 cellar doors and 7 producing wineries with a total
production of 500 tonnes or approximately 400,000 bottles.
Growth continues apace with 4 new vineyards currently under
development.
Annual Wine Shows are held in the region
at Milton (South Coast Wine Show) and Kiama. The Chairman
of Judges at the Milton Show has been Mr David Morris of
Rutherglen since the first show in 2003. In his comments
on the judging at each show Mr Morris has noted with approval
the regular increase in quality with successive years. The
Shoalhaven Coast Wine Industry Association has a commitment
to quality and strives to continually improve the stanbdard
of wine grape growing and wine making in the region. On behalf
of the Shoalhaven Coast Region the Executive Committee and
Members of the Shoalhaven Coast Wine industry Association
invite you to visit us and join us in celebrating the joy
and fellowship of good wine.
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Funding assistance for this website is gratefully acknowledged
from:
- Department of Transport and Regional Services
- Department of State and Regional Development
- Shoalhaven Tourism Board and Shoalhaven City
Council
- Tourism Kiama


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