JUDGE PROFILE

Owner/winemaker, Russell & Suitor wines, making alternative varieties from Pipers River (Tasmania), to Mildura (Victoria) and Riverland (South Australia). He has been a pioneer in introducing rare varietals such as saperavi, lagrein, montepulciano, monastrell and many others into the marketplace.

JUDGE PROFILE

Winemaker at TWG (The Wine Group). Previously vintaged at Berri Estates, West Cape Howe, WA and Grower Wine Group in Australia. Overseas includes Villa Maria, Marlborough and Bordeaux for six months, Right Bank Chateaux, through a Bordeaux consultant. Has judged at the Riverland wine show.

JUDGE PROFILE

Winemaker for Wines by Geoff Hardy including, K1 and Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Wines. Has also completed vintages in Queensland and Victoria. Completed the AWRI advanced sensory course and has associate judged at McLaren Vale Wine Show. Winestate Winemaker of the Year in 2009, 2019 & 2020.