2026 Judges

Chair of Judges

Jeremy Dineen

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Vintegrity Consulting, Haddow + Dineen Broad Arrow Wines

In a region unlike anywhere else, award-winning winemaker Jeremy Dineen crafts bright, pure wines that are uniquely Tasmanian and uniquely his.

Once Chief Winemaker and General Manager at Josef Chromy Wines, and now co-founder of Haddow + Dineen, Jeremy has helped Tasmania become a celebrated destination for premium wine. He’s highly respected in the local wine community, sitting on industry committees and judging at wine shows. Recently Jeremy was a finalist for the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology’s Winemaker of the Year award. And it all started in his grandfather’s wine cellar.

2026 Show Panel Chairs

Emma Jenkins MW

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International judges to lead judging panels at 2025 Australian Small Winemakers Show.

Emma Jenkins, MW and Natalie Christensen bring a wealth of wine judging experience to the roles of Panel Chairs at 2025 ASWS.

Emma is active in the wine industry as a regular judge at international and domestic wine shows, freelance wine journalist, and industry consultant.

Natalie Christensen

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Natalie Christensen is currently Chief Winemaker at Yealands Estate in Marlborough. She is a seasoned Panel Chair who has frequently judged at major wine shows in New Zealand, along with multiple appearances at the International Wine Challenge in London. Natalie’s winemaking career includes time working in Bordeaux, Oregon, Rias Baixas (Spain) specialising in Albarino, along with Wairarapa and Marlborough (NZ).