2018
Chairman of Judges
Jim Harre – Wine Consultant, New Zealand
Judges
Andrew Corrigan (MW) - Director, Ewineconsult
Ralph Kyte-Powell - Wine Writer, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Halliday magazine, Cuisine (NZ)
Nick Bulleid (MW) - Wine Consultant
Matt Holdstock - Senior Oenologist, AWRI
Jen Pfeiffer - Winemaker, Pfeiffer Wines
Jeremy Nascimben - Senior Winemaker, Calabria Family Wines
Glenn Goodall - Senior Winemaker, Xanadu Wines
Tim Perrin - Winemaker, Oakridge Wines
Tom Shanahan - Winemaker, Treasury Wine Estate
Associate Judges
Geoff Cahill - Vintage Assistant
Steve Messiter - Owner / Winemaker, Girraween Estate
Marc van Halderen - Winemaker, Yalumba Wine Company
Bernie Kaeding - Director, Rojomoma
Ash Smith - Assistant Winemaker, Symphony Hill Wines
Tom Battle - Winemaker, Bungawarra Wines
2017
Chairman of Judges
Jim Harre – Wine Consultant, New Zealand
Judges
Andrew Corrigan (MW) - Director, Ewineconsult
Ralph Kyte-Powell - Wine Writer, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Halliday magazine, Cuisine (NZ)
Hamish Seabrook - Owner, Seabrook Wines
Matt Holdstock - Senior Oenologist, AWRI
Jen Pfeiffer - Winemaker, Pfeiffer Wines
Clare Dry - Winemaker, Wolf Blass
Dave Johnson - Chief Winemaker, Credaro Family Estate
Andy Williams - Winemaker, Hidden Creek
David Joeky - Senior Winemaker, Casella Family Brands
Associate Judges
Stefano Radici - Winemaker, Clovely Estate
Duncan Kennedy - Winemaker, Kay Brothers
Mark Solomon - Scientist, AWRI
Geoff Cahill - Vintage Assistant
Steve Messiter - Owner / Winemaker, Girraween Estate
2016
Chairman of Judges
Mike De Garis – MDG Wine Consulting, Australia
Judges
Andrew Corrigan (MW) - Director, Ewineconsult
Corey Ryan - Owner / Winemaker, Sons of Eden
David Joeky - Senior Winemaker, Casella Family Brands
Mark Protheroe - Mark Protheroe beverage services
Steve Guy - GM, Regulatory Services, Wine Australia
Dave Johnson - Chief Winemaker, Credaro Family Estate
Geoff Alexander - Winemaker, Brown Brothers
Jess Ferguson - Winemaker, Sirromet Wines
Adrian Marchioro - Business Development Executive, Treasury Wine Estates
Associate Judges
Tom Battle - Co Winemaker, Symphony Hill Wines
Duncan Kennedy - Winemaker, Kay Brothers
Dan Binet - Winemaker, Ballabourneen Wine Co.
Shane Harris - Head Winemaker, Wines by Geoff Hardy
2015
Chairman of Judges
Jim Harre – Wine Consultant, New Zealand
Judges
Andrew Santarossa - Winemaker / Director, Fratelli Wines
Peter Kelly - Senior Winemaker, Peter Lehmann Wines
David O'Leary - Winemaker, O'Leary Walker Wines
Marie Clay - Red Winemaker, Wolf Blass
Jeremy Nascimben - Winemaker, Calabria Wines
Wes Pearson - Senior Sensory Scientist, AWRI
Nic Schirripa - Viticulturist / Winemaker, Casella Wines
Jason Froman - LaReserve Fine Wines
Dave Johnson - Winemaker, Credaro Family Estate
Associate Judges
Keeda Zilm - O'Leary Walker Wines
Shane Harris - Wines by Geoff Hardy
Suzanne Smith - Pyramids Road Wines
Tim Perrin - McWilliams Hanwood
Jessica McLeish - McLeish Estate Wines
2014
Chairman of Judges
Mike Farmilo - Consultant Winemaker
Judges
Trina Smith - Senior Winemaker, Lindemans
Andrew Santarossa - Winemaker, Fratelli Wines
Andrew Corrigan (MW) - Director, Ewineconsult
Jim Harre - Consultant, Air New Zealand
Adrian Sparks - Senior White Winemaker, McWilliams Wines
Cate Looney - Winemaker, Brown Brothers
Marie Clay - Red Winemaker, Wolf Blass
Peter Kelly - Winemaker, Peter Lehmann
Warren Smith - Winemaker, Pyramids Road Wines
Jason Froman - Owner, La Reserve
Jeremy Nascimben - Winemaker, Calabria Wines
Wes Pearson - AWRI
Associate Judges
Suzanne Smith - Pyramids Road Wines
Tim Perrin - McWilliams Hanwood
Jarrod Schmidt - AP John Coopers
Brett Smith - Lindemans, Treasury Estates
Sarah Boyce - Clovely Estate Wines
Lindsay Brown - Fowles Wines
Craig Robinson - Robinsons Family Vineyards
2013
Chairman of Judges
Mike Farmilo - Consultant Winemaker
Judges
Nigel Dolan - Winemaker, Dolan Family Wines
Rebecca Kennedy - Consultant Winemaker
Trina Smith - Senior Winemaker, Lindeman's
Joel Tilbrook - Senior Winemaker, Brown Brother's
Adam Clay - Winemaker, Penfolds Wines
Ray Costanzo - Winemaker, Golden Grove Estate
Carmelo DAquino - Chief Winemaker, Warburn Estate
Stuart Kilmister - Senior Winemaker, Treasury Estate
Jim McMahon - Wine Consultant, V Australia/Virgin Australia
Andrew Quin - Winemaker, Hently Farm
Andrew Santarossa - Winemaker, Fratelli Wines
Adrian Sparks - Senior Winemaker, McWilliam's Wines
Associate Judges
Geoff Cowey - Senior Oenologist, Australian Wine Research Institute
Jason Froman - Owner, La Reserve
Craig Robinson - Winemaker, Robinsons Family Vineyard
Warren Smith - Winemaker, Pyramid Road Wines
Brent Williamson - Fine Wine Consultant at The Wine Emporium
Peter Wise - Sales Manager, Fine Wine Partners
Keeda Zilm - Winemaker, O'Leary Walker Wines
2012
Chairman of Judges
Mike Farmilo - Principal Winemaker, Boars Rock
Judges
Kevin Glastonbury - Senior Winemaker, Yalumba
Corey Hall - Winemaker, Gem Wines, New Zealand
Trina Smith - Senior Winemaker, Lindeman's
Joel Tilbrook - Winery Manager, Brown Brothers
Adam Clay - Winemaker, Penfolds Wines
Bruce Gregory - Winemaker, Majella Wines
Peter Kelly - Winemaker, Peter Lehmann Wines
Andrew Locke - Winemaker, Rosemount
Jim McMahon - Wine Consultant, V Australia/Virgin Australia
Jeremy Nascimben - Winemaker, Westend Estate
Jen Pfeiffer - Winemaker, Pfeiffer Wines
Andrew Santarossa - Winemaker, Fratelli Wines
Associate Judges
Kieran Carney - Winemaker, Clovely Estate
Natalie Cleghorn - Winemaker, Yalumba
Jason Froman - Witches Falls
Michael Martin - Sommelier / Manager, Pearl Restaurant
Andrew Quin - Winemaker, Hently Farm
Warren Smith - Winemaker, Pyramid Road Wines
Andrew Wood - Winemaker, Waywood Wines
2011
Chairman of Judges
David Morris - Winemaker, Morris of Rutherglen
Judges
Russell Cody - Senior Winemaker, McWilliams
Kevin Glastonbury - Senior Winemaker, Yalumba
Stephen John - Stephen John Wines
Corey Hall - Winemaker, Gem Wines, New Zealand
Joel Tilbrook - Senior Winemaker, Brown Brothers
Bruce Gregory - Winemaker, Majella Wines
Nicole Esdaile - Winemaker and Consultant, Wine Network Consulting
Carmelo D’Aquino - Senior Winemaker, Warburn Estate
Ray Costanzo - Winemaker, Golden Grove
Robert Hicks - Wine Educator, Grape Expectations
Jen Pfeiffer - Winemaker, Pfeiffer Wines
Adam Clay - Winemaker, Penfolds Wines
Associate Judges
Geoff Cowey - Senior Oenologist
Louise Samuel - Winemaker, Lucas Estate
Glen Robert - Winemaker, Bents Road Winery
Thomas Honnef - Winemaker, Oceanview Estate
Thomas New - Winemaker, Bents Road Winery
Michael Martin - Sommelier / Manager, Pearl Restaurant
