2023 AAVWS Judges

Chief of Judges

Leanne Altmann, Beverage Director, Trader House, Melbourne, VIC

International Judge (see details here)

Jeff Porter – Wine Enthusiast, Writer & Restaurant Consultant, New York, USA 

Judges 

Gwyn Olsen – Senior Winemaker, Henschke Cellars, Keyneton, SA

Kate Goodman – Chief Winemaker, Penley Estate, Maslin Beach, SA

Alex Mackenzie – Winemaker, Saltram Wines, Barossa Valley, SA

Nick Ryan – Wine Writer, Various, Barossa Valley, SA

Frank van de Loo – Winemaker, Mount Majura Vineyard, Majura, ACT

Nigel Sneyd – Director & Consultant, Oenosage Pty Ltd, Hyde Park, SA

Elizabeth Marwood – Winemaker, Treasury Wine Estates, Mildura, VIC

Ed Merrison – Wine Writer & Educator, Vininspo!, Shoreham, VIC 

Nina Throsby – Group Sommelier, Kailis Hospitality Group, Mount Hawthorn, WA

Bridgit Raffal – Owner, Where’s Nick, Sydney, NSW

Tom Kilne – Market Development Manager, Voyager Estate, Torquay, VIC

Associate Judges

Steve Yang – Senior Winemaker, Trentham Estate, Trentham Cliffs, NSW

Anthony Jones – Winemaker, Quealy Winemakers, Flinders, VIC

Brooke Edson – Winemaker, Australian Vintage, Mildura, VIC

Anita Goode – Winemaker and Director, Wangolina, Wangolina, SA

 

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Changing the World

“The massive impact the AAVWS has had on wine production and consumption in Australia over the last 15 years is now flowing overseas as alternative varieties breathe new life into the UK market and add colour and excitement to the Australian offering.”