Two top Australian wine leaders, Lee McLean and Mark Krstic, have stepped down amid legal turmoil and industry upheaval. McLean, CEO of Australian Grape and Wine, and Krstic, managing director of AWRI, both left after pivotal tenures marked by crisis management and innovation—especially tackling smoke taint. Their departures coincide with a high-stakes lawsuit over the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia program, with a Federal Court judgment pending. While both praised their teams and legacy, industry watchers are keen to see how fresh leadership will navigate the legal storm and steer the sector forward.

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