
Philip Rich
2025 Chief of Judges
Melbourne born and bred, Philip has more than 25 years’ experience as a passionate retailer, educator, wine show judge and wine writer. In 1996, Philip…
2025 Chief of Judges
Melbourne born and bred, Philip has more than 25 years’ experience as a passionate retailer, educator, wine show judge and wine writer. In 1996, Philip…
2025 Panel Chair
Cliff Royle is one of Australia’s most acclaimed winemakers, with nearly 30 years of experience—16 of those as Chief Winemaker at Flametree Wines in Margaret…
2025 Panel Chair
Fascinated with science from a young age, it was Gwyn’s interest in the natural environment that led her to study a career in winemaking. After…
2025 Panel Chair
I’m a Consultant Winemaker with over 25 years’ experience in the grape and wine sector having worked as a vineyard hand to senior winemaker and…
2025 Judge
Angus Hughson is a wine writer and publisher with a focus on advancing the cause of Australian fine wine, both in local and international markets.
2025 Judge
Natalie has over 25 years of experience in the wine industry, with a passion for winemaking that began with a single glass of Champagne. Natalie’s…
2025 Judge
Director – Winemaker, Bellwether Wines.
2025 Judge
Ulrich (Uli) Grey-Smith earned his Winemaking degree in 1991 after four years of study at Roseworthy Agricultural College. Since then, Uli has completed thirty-seven vintages…
2025 Judge
Dr Wes Pearson is a senior research scientist at the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide. He holds a BSc in Wine Biochemistry from the…
2025 Associate Judge
Brooke was born in Mount Gambier and graduated from the University of Adelaide with a degree in Oenology. She started her winemaking career at Hollick…
2025 Associate Judge
Originally from Bulgaria, Iskra is an accomplished winemaker with extensive international experience. After building a strong foundation in Bulgaria’s wine industry, she set out to…
2025 Associate Judge
Jordan began his wine career at Hollick Estates, initially planning just a gap year. However, after two vintages and a growing passion for winemaking, he…