The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is the Australian grape and wine industry’s own research organisation.

It supports a sustainable and successful grape and wine industry through world-class research, practical solutions and knowledge transfer. Established in 1955, the AWRI is governed by an industry-led, skills-based Board and is a member of the Wine Innovation Cluster located at the Waite Research Precinct in Adelaide.

The AWRI’s activities are guided by its mission and values, industry-endorsed research, development and extension plan and an internal business plan. Affinity Labs is the commercial arm of the organisation and provides advanced analytical and consulting services on a fee-paying basis.

Information provided by the AWRI