South Africa Judges

Higgo Jacobs

Renowned sommelier and ground-breaking fine wine entrepreneur. Based in South Africa.

Colin Thorne

Wine buyer at Vagabond group of wine bars & shops. Based in the UK.

Anne Jones

Experienced wine consultant specialising in sustainability, regenerative viticulture and the UK wine industry. Based in the UK.

Gerard Barnes

Experienced buyer and product developer for both on & off trade and grocery. Based in the UK.

Eddie McDougall

Founder of modern-era négociant The Flying Winemaker and Greater China business expert. Based in Macau.

Devon Lochhead

Former sommelier, tutor & judge, currently working as the regional director for Asia at the DGB Pty Ltd. Based in Hong Kong.

Christine Marsiglio MW

Bollinger medal winner master of wine, currently serving as the director of education at Wine Folly. Based in the UK.

Roger Jones

Retired michelin star chef and restaurateur, now a wine judge and journalist. Based in the UK.

Cathy van Zyl MW

Former chair of the IMW and associate editor of South Africa's most comprehensive & oldest wine guide, Platter's. Based in South Africa.