Patron - James Halliday

BA LLB (Sydney University); Partner Clayton Utz Sydney 1966-1974; General Manager Commercial Continental Limited1974-1976 (Merchant Bank); Partner Clayton Utz Sydney1977-1983, Managing Partner 1977-1981; Managing Partner Clayton Utz Melbourne 1983-1988; Director of various companies 1974-1988 including Cadbury Schweppes, Roche Products and others.
Commenced judging at national shows in 1977 as an Associate.  1981 appointed Judge and 1985 Senior Judge; Chairman of Judges Victorian Wines Show 1983-1986 and 2003-to 2005; Chairman of Judges Sydney International Winemakers Competition 1990-1997; Chairman of Judges Adelaide Wine Show 1996-2000; Sydney Wine Show 2006-2008; Chairman National Wine Show Canberra 1996-1998, 2005-to date; co-Chairman Auckland Wine Show 2000-2007. Contributed weekly wine column to National Times 1978-1984; 1984 to present wine writer for The Australian (weekly) and various magazines.

Chairman of Judges – Gary Baldwin

Gary is an experienced winemaker who travels widely throughout Australia and overseas providing technical advice and assistance to wine industry clients on all aspects of wine production. This provides him with the opportunity to remain up to date with world wide winemaking trends and viticultural issues.

Gary has qualifications in biochemistry and wine science and many years experience in senior winemaking and management; wine show judging, wine research and extension.

He is one of Australia's most respected wine professionals.

Director – Darren Jewell
Darren has been involved in the wine industry for the past eight years. His roles have encompassed Wine Sales and Winemaking. He is currently employed in the Yarra Valley. Darren has been a committee member with the Victorian Wines Show for 5 years. 

Chairman - Robert Berglund

An administrator and manager with 30 years experience in the conduct of
elections (including a 10 week stint in Afghanistan) and a Masters in
Public Administration Robert is constantly surprised by Australian wines.
Everyone has a bias towards one type of wine or another, but the variety
and excellence of smell and taste at events such as the Victorian Wines
Show challenges those set in their ways. Robert's roles as part of the Organising committee of the Victorian Wines Show have included stewarding. His philosophy….. Enjoy the wine!

Secretary/Treasurer - Sarah Barnbrook (Rehm)

Sarah has a foundation of community development and local government experience.  She has worked in a number of areas including as a computer help desk, a junior programmer, a public service officer for a large city, a programme specialist, and public works community support liaison. Sarah studied Business & Marketing and Community Development. 

Ron Holden

Ron is a sheep and cattle farmer from Seymour and has been involved with the Victorian Wines Show since its inception: One of the initiating forces behind the show. Working in the capacity of Director and Secretary in the early years and as Chairman and committee member to the present: Ron has had great pleasure watching the show grow and develop and continues as an active member of the organising committee.

Andrew Hogan

Andrew is a veterinarian with a mixed animal practice in Seymour, and is a member and past president of the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society. He has been a member of the Organising Committee of the Victorian Wines show for seven years. He has a keen interest in the Wines Show as a local event as well as an appreciation of the effort, skill and perseverance involved in producing the wines that are presented for judging. He is keenly aware that the presentation of the event is critical to its ongoing appeal and is pleased to be part of the team that brings the event together.

Annie Carmichael

Annie has been involved with the Victorian Wines Show for six years. In recent years she has worked part-time in Central Victorian wine education and sales. It was through this work that Annie became involved in the Show’s Committee. Annie has a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development and has worked for many years in that field. Annie’s other interests include work in holistic health, sports massage and rehabilitation. 

David Atkins

David is a retired public servant with thirty years experience in the horticultural industry. David's passion for wine is longstanding with particular interest in Victoria. In 2007 he became involved with the Victorian Wines Show and his appreciation and enjoyment led to his involvement as an active member of the committee.

Victor Nash

Victor has tertiary qualifications from the University of Sydney. With a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) at Charles Sturt University, his interest with cool climate wines took him to the Strathbogie Ranges. He has a passion for the great French varietals of Bordeaux and the Rhone, although his experience in contract winemaking has fortified his abilities with a wide array of varietals from Spain, Portugal, Germany and Italy as well. Victor's reputation for effective and professional wine production management holds him in great stead as winemaker/consultant and committee member. His other interests in community activities include volunteering in the CFA.