Judges & Stewards
Our judges have national experience and are of the
highest standard...
The panel of judges and associates will assess every wine in each of the categories and provide confidential feedback to individual wineries on each wine entered into the show.
Lilian Carter – Chair of Judges 2024
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lilian.carter@vinemark.com.au
Inspired by the production and enjoyment of good wine, Lilian Carter works to support the viability of producers and enhance the experience of consumers.
Since completing her Oenology studies at Adelaide University, Lilian has worked with top tier producers. She has been involved in all aspects of wine production, with some of the most well regarded global wine business’ and some of the best niche producers, in locations that have ranged from the established Barossa Valley to the wine frontier of Xinjiang, China.
Since 2012 Lilian has focused this accumulated experience on two objectives:
ensuring sustainability and success for small and medium sized producers that are the foundation of a diverse Australian wine industry
building connections and supporting the growth of the wine industry and market in China, Asia and domestically
In 2015, Lilian was invited to participate in Wine Australia’s Future Leaders Program. She is the past Chair of the Victorian Wine Show with additional judging and committee experience at Rutherglen, Barossa, and Macedon Wine Shows. She has also completed the Australian Wine Research Institute’s (AWRI) Advanced Wine Assessment course (AWAC).
Narelle King
Winemaker at Tar and Roses
Narelle King began her winemaking journey in Priorat, Spain, immersing herself within the classic Mediterranean wine regions and varietals. This sparked an interest in how these varietals could be grown and made back home in her native region of Central Victoria.
Tar & Roses reflects the multi-regions of Spain, Italy and Australia, as well as traditional winemaking alongside the new.
Adrian Santolin
Chief Winemaker - Rob Dolan Wines
Adrian Santolin has been making wine with his wife, Rebecca, under their eponymous label since 2012, while he is also the chief winemaker at Rob Dolan Wines. He has worked in Italy, both in Franciacorta in Lombardy and in the Veneto, which is where his grandparents emigrated from in the 1930s. It was on their property in Griffith that he first started working in vineyards. Santolin has also worked extensively in the Yarra Valley, as well as in Sunbury and the Hunter Valley.
Years in Industry: 18
Regions worked in: Yarra Valley, Sunbury, Hunter Valley, Riverina, Franciacorta (Italy) + Veneto (Italy)
CALL FOR STEWARDS
Stewards help with the setting up the judging and the exhibitor/public tasting and packing up when judging is complete.
If you would like to help call
Eric Bellchambers on 0418 542 644
with your availability.
What happens on the day?
Setting up is from 8am and judging is 9am-6pm.
You need not stay all day - either morning or afternoon would be very helpful.
In between pouring wines, clearing away used glasses, loading the glasswasher, etc, you can taste wines yourself and eavesdrop on the judges' deliberations.
There will be a dinner on Monday evening with the judges.
If you would like to help on any of those times, please email Eric Bellchambers or call on 0418 542 644 with your availability.