A MESSAGE FROM CHAIR OF JUDGES, JANE COOPER

It is my great pleasure to return as Chair of Judges for 2024.

The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand recognise, identify and celebrate
excellence in New Zealand wine.

We are proud to have assembled a fantastic team of judges from many parts of our industry
that reflect the diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds our industry needs to
continue to be successful in a rapidly changing world.
Soon we will be tasked with judging some of New Zealand’s best wines. It is a challenge our
team are all ready for, and we look forward to celebrating our industry’s success with you
soon.

Jane

  • Panel Recalls

    PANEL LEADERS

    Nat Christensen

    Stu Marfell

    Matt Kirby

    Olly Masters

  • Senior Judges

    SENIOR JUDGES

    JP Henderson

    Michael Turner

    Emily Gaspard-Clark

    Krystal Palmer

    Kate Bennett

    Richard Painter

    Greg Lane

    Melanie Chester (International Judge)

  • Panel Discussion

    ASSOCIATE JUDGES

    Hiroyuki Kawahara

    Paul Stringer

    Ina Yoon

    Lily Walker Kennedy

    Sammy Wilkinson

    Tim Reeves-Bird

    Jacqueline Jubel

    Anna Kelland