James has been conducting fortified lectures at Adelaide University since 1984. He has judged at every capital city wine show over the past 33 years and is the current Chair of the Hobart Wine Show Committee. James served on the Barossa Wine Show committee for 25 years being Chair for 8 of those years. James was awarded Winestate Winemaker of the Year in 1999 and has been inducted as a Baron of the Barossa. He was promoted to Senior Winemaker Seppeltsfield in 1981, Manager / Winemaker Barossa Wineries 1984, Manager / Winemaker Seppelt Wineries 1988 and to Group Fortified Winemaker in 1990 following the Penfolds takeover.Īs Group Fortified Winemaker James is responsible for the production, maturation, stock balance and maintenance of style integrity and quality for all fortified brands within TWE. James started his wine career as a cellar hand in 1974 at Wynn’s Glenloth Winery McLaren Vale before attending Roseworthy Agricultural College completing a Diploma in Oenology in 1977.įollowing graduation James commenced at Seppeltsfield Winery as Assistant Winemaker in February 1978. JAMES GODFREY( S A )P A N E L M E N T O R Sue is also a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program, has a seven year old daughter and won the blue ribbon for veggies at the Penola Show, she is currently trying to master sour dough making!

Viticulture & Oenology Winemaker of the year. Her wines have won numerous medals and trophies and she is the current Australian Society of She was dux of the prestigious Len Evans Tutorial and regularly judges at wine shows. Sue has served on numerous industry boards at a regional, state and national level. She has worked for some of the smallest and biggest wine companies in the world, with experience in most SA regions, Vic, NSW, Tasmania and vintages in California and Bordeaux. Sue has a degree in Oenology from Adelaide Uni, post graduate studies in Viticulture. Glen Roy also has a boutique campground, and hosts cooking and wine appreciation courses. She makes small parcels of fruit from 1T primarily for herself and some contract work for local growers wanting to start their own brands. Sue Bell created Bellwether, based at the 1868 Glen Roy Shearing Shed in Coonawarra. Please note travel and accommodation to Adelaide, SA is the responsibility of the selected applicant.Ĭ L O S I N G D A T E - F R I D A Y 2 9 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7į I N D O U T M O R E For more information on either of our scholsrships please contact Alysia Kepert on or 6263 3100 or check our website at.

It aims to prepare potential new wine show judges and develop the sensory analysis capabilities and the vocabulary of Australian wine industry personnel at an elite level.Ĭourse dates - 20 - 23 November 2017, Adelaide, SA The Advanced Wine Assessment Course (AWAC) is an intensive four-day course designed for participants with considerable formal wine tasting experience. The Royal Agricultural Society of WA is pleased to offer the Advanced Wine Judges Scholarship (value $4680) in recognition of John Hanley AO and his contribution the society’s wine show over 43 continuous years. Please note applicants must have already successfully completed at least one year of the relevant course.Ĭ L O S I N G D A T E - F R I D A Y 2 7 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 7Ī DVA N C E D W I N E J U D G E S S C H O L A R S H I P The scholarship will provide financial assistance for up to two years to a student undertaking tertiary study in a wine related discipline to help support their career in the wine industry. The Royal Agricultural Society of WA is pleased to offer the inaugural Wine Industry Scholarship in recognition of Bill Jamieson for his contribution to the society and the development of the WA wine industry. SCHOLARSHIPSW I N E I N D U S T R Y S C H O L A R S H I P R E S U L T S - W H I T E S T I L L W I N Eģ0 - 35 Chardonna圓5 - 37 Riesling37 Semillon38 - 39 Sauvignon Blanc39 - 40 Pinot Gris40 - 41 Verdelho41 Viognier 41 - 42 Single Dry White Varietals 42 - 44 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Semillon44 Other White Blends 44 Medium Dry White Table Wine44 - 45 Sweet White Table Wine45 - 46 Rose46 Wines of ProvenanceĤ7 - 52 Cabernet Sauvignon52 - 61 Shiraz61 - 62 Pinot Noir62 - 63 Merlot63 - 65 Single Dry Red Varietals65 - 68 Dry Red Blends Cabernet Sauvignon Dominant 68 - 69 Dry Red Blends Shiraz Dominant69 - 70 Other Red Blends 70 - 71 Wines of Provenanceħ2 - 74 Sparkling Wine75 - 76 Fortified Wine CONTENTS4 Scholarships 5 Welcome6 Thank You7 - 13 Meet the Judges14 - 17 Judges Panels18 Bill Jamieson Story20 - 23 Trophy Winners24 - 25 Russell Blaikie Story 26 - 27 Don Hancey Story28 Punjab Story29 Award Points Allocation77 - 79 Exhibitor Listing

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