Dr Winnie Bowman is a Cape Wine Master and internationally experienced wine and spirits judge with
decades of expertise in the world of fine wine and spirits. She has judged competitions in South Africa and abroad and is a specialist brandy judge at the 2026 Investec Trophy Spirits Show. She chats to Roger Goode about how her career has seen her develop an exceptional understanding of tasting, sensory evaluation and the qualities that distinguish an outstanding spirit from an award-winning one.