Chief of Judges
Leanne Altmann, Beverage Director, Trader House, Melbourne, VIC
International Judge (see details here)
Alder Yarrow – Wine and restaurant blogger, Jancis Robinson & Vinography“, California, USA
Judges
Sierra Blair – Winemaker, Ghost Rock Wines + Zymo Wine, Devonport TAS
Patrick Dowling – Victorian Sales & National Business Manager, Cellarhand, VIC
Brooke Edson – Winemaker, Australian Vintage, Mildura, VIC
Kavita Faiella – Marketing Manager, Shaw + Smith, Sydney, NSW
Steve Flamsteed – Director, Wine Network Consulting, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glenn James – Chief Winemaker and Director, Billy Button Wines, Porepunkah, VIC
Alex Mackenzie – Winemaker, Saltram Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
Ed Merrison – Wine Writer & Educator, Vininspo!, Shoreham, VIC
Jeremy Nascimben– Winemaker, Mt Majura Vineyard, Majura ACT
Belinda Thomson – Crawford River Wines, Conda, VIC
KT Thompson – Winemaker, Wines by KT, Coldstream, VIC
Associate Judges
Carlin Jackson – Vineyard Operator, Mount Mary Vineyard, Yarra Valley, VIC
Maddie LeMire – Assistant Winemaker, Bekkers Wine, McLaren Vale, SA
Chris Pattinson – Lead White Winemaker, Australian Vintage Wines, Mildura, VIC
Erin Pooley – Winemaker and Director, Little Frances Wine, High Country, VIC
