The Chair – Toni Paterson MW

The Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Awards, founded in 1996, is one of the oldest wine awards in Australia specifically focussed on the small winemakers crushing 250 tonne or less and being independently owned and operated. A defining feature of the Boutique Wine Awards has always been our judges. Since inception in 1996 until 2022 when he retired, Huon Hooke was the Chair of the awards.

2023 saw Toni Paterson MW take over as Chair after 21 years of judging at these awards. This video gives you a glimpse into the caliber and vast experience of the judging team behind the awards.