Kiama Regional Wine Show 2009 ¬ 2009 Judging

2009 Judging

Thank you to our judges who generously give their time and expertise to the 2009 Show in Kiama.

For more information regarding the judging of the show, please contact JAi EVENTS, Event Manager and Wine Show Secretariat on 02 4237 5554 or .

	Chairman of Judges - Keith Tulloch Keith Tulloch is a fourth generation Hunter Valley winemaker. He is a highly accredited wine show judge and in 2008 Keith increased his judging commitments taking on Chairman of Judges for the Hunter Valley Boutique Winemaker's Show and joining the judging panel for the International Wine Challenge in London, UK. Keith operates a Hunter Valley based wine consultancy. In 1997 Keith began his own company producing premium wines under his own label – Keith Tulloch Wine. Keith has made wine for some of the great Hunter wineries including Lindemans and Rothbury Estate and in the Rhone Valley in France.
	Wine Judge and Panel Chair - Christian Gaffey – is currently the winemaker at Jackson's Hill in the Hunter Valley and previously at Westend Estate in Griffith and Debortoli Wines. From 2004 - 2008 inclusive Christian has judged and served as panel chair at the London International Wine Challenge. He has been with Australian Wine Selectors for the past 7 years, 5 in his current position. Christian is also responsible for the tasting panel at Wine Selectors. Wine Seone of Australia's highest circulation Wine and Lifestyle Journal.
	Wine Judge – Bryan Martin is winemaker and partner of Ravensworth wines situated at Murrumbateman NSW, he also works with Tim Kirk as the winemaking team for the very successful Clonakilla brand. Bryan is a graduate in vit iculture and wine science at Charles Sturt University and is currently a second year student in the international master of wine program. With a background in hospitality, education and cooking he also writes about food, wine and travels.
	Fergus McGhie - Full Judge Fergus is the Manager of 1st Choice Liquor Superstore in Phillip ACT. He studied Wine Science at Charles Sturt University and furthered his understanding of the wine industry through working vintage in the Hunter for Monarch Wine Cowra at Windowrie Estate and at Hardy's Kamberra Winery. Fergus is a regular contributor to the Canberra Times Food and Wine Supplement since May 2003 and currently writes a weekly column and six reviews. He has previously sat on the Vintage Cellars Cellar Press Tasting Panel and acted as Steward at the local Canberra Show.
	Associate Jonathan Holgate is currently winemaker at High Range Vintners in the Southern Highlands. He is degree qualif ied through Charles Sturt University and has 6 years winemaking experience at wineries such as Bimbadgen Estate and Pepper Tree Wines. He has also been an Associate Judge at the Southern Highlands Wine Show. He is excited at the potential of building the area into a premium cool climate wine region and developing a regional style with his favoured varieties Riesling and Pinot Noir.


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