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