Judges Selection Strategy

The Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards makes no exception when it comes to the selection of its judges. Each judge is carefully screened to and then interviewed to ensure all six strategic selection criteria are qualified.

Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards unites experienced judges from across the globe, coming from old-world and new-world wine producing countries as well as local Chinese wine experts, to from our wine tasting panel. They include Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, winemakers, educators, journalists, hoteliers, and buyers, guaranteeing expert appraisal of all the wines.

Highest level of integrity recognised by industry peers

Significant international judging experience

Zero conflict of interest

Positions of commercial influence

Technically proficient in faults and production techniques

Desire to support the future of China's wine industry

Fongyee Walker MW

Vice Chair

Mainland China's First Resident Master of Wine

"Gus" Jian Zhu MW

Vice Chair

Research and Development Scientist at Harv 81 USA

Andrew Caillard MW

Vice Chair

Master of Wine

Wei Xing MW

Panel Chair

Master of Wine

Jeremy Stockman

Panel Chair

General Manager, Watson’s Wine Hong Kong

Iain Riggs AM

Panel Chair

Winemaker and Member of the Order of Australia

Kenichi Ohashi MW

Panel Chair

Master of Wine

Feifei Liu

Senior Judge

Sommelier

Julien Boulard MW

Panel Chair

Master of Wine based in China

Wine Educator and Consultant

Tim Triptree MW

Senior Judge

International Director of Wine & Spirits, Christie's Auction House

Yohann Jousselin MS

Senior Judge

Master Sommelier
Head of Fine Wine, Kerry Wines

Dr. Jamie Goode

Senior Judge

Scientist, Wine Writer

Annette Lacey MW

Senior Judge

Master of Wine

Christy Canterbury MW

Senior Judge

Master of Wine

Benjamin Hasko MS MW

Judge

Master Sommelier & Master of Wine

Jasper Morris MW

Senior Judge

Master of Wine

Tim Marson MW

Senior Judge

Master of Wine

Janet Wang

Senior Judge

Commentator & Writer

Xiao Pi

Senior Judge

Wine Expert
KOL

Denise Cosentino

Judge

Winemaker and Oenologist

Kevin Lu MS

Judge

Master Sommelier

Ronald Khoo

Senior Judge

Wine, Spirits & Beverages Manager, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Christina Pickard

Judge

Wine Enthusiast Magazine Writer and Wine Educator

Chairman of the Competition

Eddie McDougall

Chairman of the Competition

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