2022 Judging Panel
Both Mount Pleasant Wines and McWilliam’s Wines recognise the significant impact this awards program has had on the industry and its recipients. To welcome this ceremony into a new era, they have initiatied a conferral process that will ensure the awards remain true to their reputation as the highest honour afforded to a member of the wine industry. The selected judges, showcased below, include industry body leaders, journalists, winemakers and representatives.
Phil Ryan
Past Chief Winemaker & Ambassador Mount Pleasant Wines
Campbell Mattinson
Chief Editor Halliday Wine Companion
Louisa Rose
Head of Winemaking, Yalumba & Hills Smith Family Vineyards
Bill Calabria AM
Director, Calabria Family Wine Group
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Mark Krstic
Managing Director Australian Wine
Research Institute
Tony Battaglene
Chief Executive,
Australian Grape & Wine
Jane Faulkner
Wine Writer
Doug McWilliam
Past chairman & 5th generation industry family member McWilliam’s Wines