JUDGE PROFILE

Senior Winemaker for The Wine Group Australia and owner/winemaker of Stephen John Wines. More than 30 years’ winemaking experience. Has judged at Adelaide, National, and Barossa wine shows. Regular Winestate panellist and chairman of judges at the Winestate Wine of the Year Awards.

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National sales manager at Radoux Australia Oak Cooperage. Has vintaged in Portugal, Spain and Italy. Previous experience at Rockford, Elderton and Kangarilla Road. Associate judge at the Swan Valley wine show. Eleven years as owner of Flying Fish Cafe.

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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.

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Sales and Marketing Manager for Bendbrook Wines. Consults to several Australian wineries and was a member of the Export Tasting Panel of the Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation. Also, a former Brand Manager with Seppelt Wines and stints with Richard Hamilton Wines and Mitchelton.

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Formerly senior winemaker / brand ambassador for St Hallet Wines and still consults for the company. Over 30 years experience in winemaking. Has previously judged in the Adelaide wine show and Chair of the Barossa wine show.