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

Jane Anson

Vice Chair

Wine Critic and Wine Writer

Jeremy Stockman

Panel Chair

General Manager, Watson’s Wine Hong Kong

Madeleine Stenwreth MW

Panel Chair

Respected Master of Wine in New World Winemaking areas

Iain Riggs AM

Panel Chair

Winemaker and Member of the Order of Australia

Kenichi Ohashi MW

Panel Chair

Master of Wine

Wei Xing MW

Panel Chair

Master of Wine

Corinne Mui

Panel Chair

WSET Certified Educator Training Program Assessor & Educator

Yohann Jousselin MS

Senior Judge

Master Sommelier
Head of Fine Wine, Kerry Wines

Janet Wang

Senior Judge

Commentator & Writer

Tim Triptree MW

Senior Judge

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

João Pires MS

Senior Judge

Master Sommelier

Dr. Jamie Goode

Senior Judge

Scientist, Wine Writer

Annette Lacey MW

Senior Judge

Master of Wine

Ronald Khoo

Senior Judge

Wine, Spirits & Beverages Manager, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Christy Canterbury MW

Senior Judge

Master of Wine

Konstantin Baum MW

Senior Judge

Master of Wine

Richard Hemming MW

Judge

Master of Wine

Reeze Choi

Judge

Wine Sommelier

Xiao Pi

Judge

Wine Expert
KOL

Benjamin Hasko MS MW

Judge

Master Sommelier & Master of Wine

Denise Cosentino

Judge

Winemaker and Oenologist

Meiyu Li

Judge

Founder of DrinkArts

Feifei Liu

Judge

CMS Advanced Sommelier

Kevin Lu MS

Judge

Master Sommelier

Dorian Tang

Judge

WSET Diploma Holder and Certified Educator

Chairman of the Competition

Eddie McDougall

Chairman of the Competition

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