Judges

Two rows of wine glasses with dark red wine, along a table with markings numbering each class.

2025 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge Judges

Chairperson

Jen Pfeiffer

Judges

  • Sarah Andrew
  • Steve Paul
  • Mike De Iuliis
  • TBC
  • TBC

Chief Steward

Ettiene Beaumont

A faceless judge in a blue check shirt holds a glass of red wine on an angle in his right hand, examining the colour of the wine. In his left hand is a clipboard with a scoring sheet, half completed. Behind the judge, another person can be seen wearing a bright orange shirt.

Revised Judging Process

The 2011 event saw the introduction of an innovative change to the judging process; wines entered were classed and tasted based on climate and regional points of difference, this ensured that all entries were judged fairly and objectively. This revised process continues in 2025.