3 September 2025
Mr Kenneth Frank Pocock OAM 20 January 1942 – 25 August 2025
Kenneth F. Pocock B.Ap.Sc. OAM, was a trailblazing wine researcher … more
Archive for the ‘Media Releases’ Category
The AWRI prepares to launch Australia’s first DNA-based grapevine clonal ID service
8 July 2025Tuesday, 8 July 2025
In a significant step for Australian viticulture, the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is preparing to launch a DNA-based grapevine clonal … more
MACSYS and AWRI team up for new wine research project
26 June 202526 June 2025
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) and Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) have … more
New edition of the “Dog book” now available to Australian wine industry
19 June 202518 June 2025
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has released its 32nd edition of Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture, commonly known … more
Statement: AWRI response to Wine Australia’s February 2025 briefing paper
7 March 20257 March 2025
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is aware of a Sector Briefing Paper issued by Wine Australia on 28 February 2025 titled … more
ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship for Dr Mango Parker
8 May 20248 May 2024
The Australian Research Council announced this week the 50 recipients across Australia of its Early Career Industry Fellowship program. The AWRI is … more
New appointment for key wine industry engagement role
21 March 202421 March 2024
AWRI Managing Director, Dr Mark Krstic, announced today that Dr Mardi Longbottom had accepted the role of General Manager of the AWRI’s … more
Statement: How the AWRI is supporting Wine Australia’s and the wine sector’s changing needs in extension and adoption
19 March 202419 March 2024
The Australian wine sector is dealing with an unprecedented set of global market demand and profitability challenges causing downward pressure on total … more
Submission: AWRI feedback on draft One Grape and Wine Sector Plan
5 February 20245 February 2024
Introduction and background
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is the Australian wine industry’s own dedicated, independent, wine-specific research institution. The AWRI … more
AWRI Board announces three appointments and opens nominations for elections
28 September 202328 September 2023
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) Board has today announced the appointment of three Directors, Trish Barry, Carolyn MacDonald and Damien Sheehan, … more