About KVV
BACKGROUND
The King Valley Grapegrowers Association was formed in 1983 and in 2002 changed its name to King Valley Vignerons, to reflect the growing proportion of winemakers in the group. It is the best-supported and most active association of its type in Australia with 80 members. The constant interchange of ideas amongst its members and willingness to adopt new world technologies has been a major factor in the very high standard of viticulture being practiced in the region.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSES.
Mission Statement:
To advance and protect the interests of grape growers and winemakers located in Wine Region “King Valley” as contained in the Register of Protected Names maintained by the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
Purposes of the Association:
The purposes of the association are:--
a. To promote and encourage the production of high quality grapes and wines in the King Valley Region.
b. To seek and promote the appointment of persons to represent the Association and its members at all levels of government and industry as seen appropriate by the committee of management.
c. To promote, through such representatives the preservation of economic markets for wine grapes and wines produced from the King Valley Region.
d. To encourage education and training, investigation trials and research in all aspects of viticulture and wine production in the King Valley Region.
e. To actively promote the King Valley Region, nationally and internationally as a unique wine region capable of producing world class wine styles from a broad spectrum of wine grape varieties.
f. To assist in the ongoing development of brand King Valley as seen appropriate by the committee of management.
g. To actively support regional tourism initiatives that the committee of management believes will bring benefit to its members.
MANAGEMENT
KVV is managed by the Committee of Management of the Association which comprises the officers of the Association and may include up to two ordinary Committee Members.
The officers of the Association are president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. The Committee of Management of the Association is elected each year at the Annual Meeting and comprises nominated voting members who shall elect the officers from its members at its first meeting after the Annual General Meeting..
MEMBERSHIP
Full Membership
Growers of winegrapes in Wine Region King Valley are invited to apply for full membership of KVV.
Current membership fees are $200 per year plus $5/hectare of grapes planted, up to a maximum of 40 hectares, plus GST.
Associate Membership.
Growers of winegrapes outside Wine Region King Valley and people and companies involved in some way with the wine grape industry are invited to apply for associate membership. Associate members do not have voting rights.
Current associate membership fees are $150/year plus GST
Associate membership application form