South Africa Judges

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.

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 a the director of education at Wine Folly. 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.