JUDGE PROFILE

Restaurant supervisor at Victor’s place and Varney Wines. Previously a restaurant manager for Maxwell Wines. A certified sommelier, has worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years in Germany, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Australia. Associate judge in the 2019 McLaren Vale wine show.

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Winemaker for Ekhidna Wines. Formerly with Foggo Wines and Brothers in Arms wineries; following ten years in liquor retail. Has vintaged in St. Emilion and judged in Perth and regional wine shows.

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Executive winemaker for Chain of Ponds wines. Has completed the AWRI (AWEC) intensive wine judging course. Previously winemaker at Haselgrove wines and Koppamurra wines.

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Proprietor of 919 Wine Company. Formerly winemaker for the Hardy Wine Company. Previously with Brown Brothers and Auldstone Cellars. Has spent eight years as fortified winemaker for Hardys. Associate judge at Rutherglen, McLaren Vale and Riverland shows.

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Winemaker at Yalumba Winery. Previously winemaker at Norfolk Rise, Robe and St Hallett, Barossa Valley. Has vintaged in Alsace and completed the AWRI (Australian Wine Research Institute) wine assessment course.