Gwyn Olsen
2026 Chief of Judges
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.
Andrew Higgins
2026 Panel Chair
Clare Dry
2026 Panel Chair
Clare has been working in the wine industry for over 20 years now with a majority of that time spent with Treasury Wines Estates…
Louella Matthews
2026 Panel Chair
Louella Mathews is a leading figure in Australia’s wine and hospitality industry, known for her influential work across high-end venue wine programs and her…
Angus Hughson
2026 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…
Matt Buchan
2026 Judge
Born and bred in McLaren Vale, Matt was immersed in the wine industry from a young age. Now with more than 20 years of…
Nat Cleghorn
2026 Judge
Natalie Cleghorn has more than 27 years of experience in the wine industry, with a passion for winemaking sparked by a single glass of…
Pete Munro
2026 Judge
Peter’s wine making journey started in Coonawarra way back in the 1996 vintage, working in the cellar at Wynns and he is excited after…
Uli Grey-Smith
2026 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…
Cath Kidman
2026 Associate Judge
Henry Slattery
2026 Associate Judge
Henry is the Red Winemaker for Penfolds. His work with Penfolds blends often focuses on varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Having been with Penfolds…
Luke McDonald
2026 Associate Judge
Luke’s wine journey kicked off at Dunkeld’s iconic Royal Mail Hotel. After returning to his hometown to recover from a rock climbing accident in…