Cath Oates

Cath’s international winemaking career began after studying business/viticulture at Curtin University followed by enology at the University of Adelaide. Senior industry roles have included Group Winemaker at Mud House Wine Group (NZ) and Chief Winemaker at Plantagenet Estate.

Cath has previously served as President of Great Southern Wine Producers Association and Margaret River Wine Association and as Vice President of Wines of Western Australia. During her time in New Zealand, she also served on the Advisory Board of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. She currently Chairs the Australian sector’s Sustainable Advisory Committee.

A keen wine show judge Cath has judged extensively both in Australia and overseas. Currently, Cath is the owner of Oates Ends, wines from the vineyard on the intergenerational farming property in Margaret River. Cath also runs a winemaking consultancy business..

Cath served as Acting Chair of Wine Australia from April to June 2020. Cath chairs the Research, Development, and Adoption committee.