James has been Chairman of Judges since the Tasmanian Wines Show's inception in 1991. He is a keen fly fisherman who chefs a wicked trout risotto. When in Tasmania James likes to divide his time equally between fishing and judging, and enjoys a Hazards Ale after both.

James has authored a whole shelf of books.  His Australia Wine Companion contains detailed information on a plethora of Tasmanian producers.

He can also be read on the net at www.winepros.com.au

Guest Judge at this year's Tasmanian Wine Show will be Tim James.

Tim is a winemaker, wine judge and consulting oenologist, with over 35 years experience in the wine industry. He was senior winemaker at Wirra Wirra until 2007. He has been chief judge at the Adelaide and Melbourne wine shows, and judged at the 2010 Winewise Small Vignerons Awards. He is a member of the South Australian Wine Industry Council.

Tom, the author of Champagne (Sotheby’s Publication 1986), has specialised in the wines of Champagne and Alsace for more than a quarter of a century. The Society was very fortunate to secure Tom's participation in the 2008 Show, and again in 2012. Welcome back Tom!

Tom will also be involved with the 8th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium, to be held in Hobart in early February.