Our People

The People Behind Wine Yarra Valley

Wine Yarra Valley is the independent not-for-profit organisation acting as the peak body for the Yarra Valley wine industry, providing leadership and support to ensure the future success and sustainability of the industry. Our team of experienced and passionate people provide technical, marketing and advocacy support to wineries, growers and producers.

Funded by a voluntary membership base, trade partners, association run events and available grants, Wine Yarra Valley represents and advocates for wineries across the Yarra Valley.

Wine Yarra Valley is overseen and managed by an elected executive board and supporting committees with a full time General Manager, Grove Galligan. The office is supported by two part time administrative staff.

Marketing Committee

Co-Chair Samantha Isherwood (TarraWarra)

Co-Chair Mike Emmett  (Barrique)

Leanne De Bortli (De Bortoli Wines)

Annie Field (Punt Road Wines)

Sara Grounds (Giant Steps)

Tony Layton (St Huberts / Coldstream Hills)

Valentina Gasparini (Chandon)

Andrea Bonnano (Oakridge Estate)

Euan McDonald-Madden (Tourism East)

Millie Friend (Four Pillars)

Wine Show Committee

Co-Chair Sarah Crowe (Yarra Yering) 

Co-Chair Adam Keath (Wine Network Consulting)

Sam Isherwood (TarraWarra)

Elita Vezis (Yarra Yering)

Garry Shotter (Yering Station)

Michael Latham (Giant Steps)