Judging
Date
October 23, 2025
Warehouse
Deadline
September 30, 2025
Winners
Announcement
November 7, 2025
Devon’s enthusiasm for wine began at 19, working evenings as a wine advisor for a fine dining restaurant in South Africa. After graduating from
university, he pursued his passion for wine and moved to Hong Kong, immersing himself in the city’s buzzing wine culture. He joined Kedington wines, where he worked, studied and learned more about the industry.
Thereafter, he moved to Black Sheep Restaurants group and worked his way up to Head Sommelier. Devon currently works for DGB Pty Ltd as the Regional Director for Asia and promotes a number of esteemed South African wineries across the region.
He passed the WSET Diploma in 2018, is a Certified WSET Wine Educator and a Master of Wine student. Devon is also a regular judge for Decanter World Wine Awards, Asia Wine Challenge and China Wine and Spirits Awards.