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Shivani Tomar

Awards Manager

Born and raised in India, Shivani is the awards manager at Decanter, managing the 300-strong cohort of worldwide judges for the world's largest wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards, ensuring a seamless judging process and driving the competitive integrity of the awards. After earning a master’s in wine management from the Burgundy School of Business, she moved to London in 2016 and completed her WSET diploma. While Burgundy holds a special place in her heart, Champagne is her go-to bottle. Alongside her full-time role, she has been dipping her toes into wine writing, relishing the opportunity to bring wine stories to the surface. She serves on the Drinks United Advisory Council board, an organization dedicated to fostering a united UK drinks industry where all individuals feel supported, included, and safe.

DWWA judge profile: Tone Veseth Furuholmen MW

Master of wine and senior product manager of wines at the Norwegian Wine Monopoly. Based in Norway.

DWWA judge profile: Tom Hewson

Champagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Tamas Czinki MS

Hungary's first and only master sommelier, currently the wine director at Culinaris wholesale. Based in Hungary.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Sanya Abhay

Independent consultant and educator. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Rostislav Petrov

Commercially minded wine professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Nigel Wilkinson MS

Master Sommelier and educator. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Nicholas Blampied-Lane

International winemaker and consultant. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26

DWWA judge profile: Nelson Pari

Italian wine buyer at SWIG. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Matthew Forster MW

Award-winning Master of Wine and education professional specialising in Spanish wines. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 6 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Mike Best MW

Wine buyer, educator, and Master of Wine. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 6 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Beans Boughton MW

Experienced wine buyer, consultant, and category manager. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 2 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Daniele Arcangeli

Award-winning sommelier and wine judge. Based in UK.

By Shivani Tomar Published 2 May 26
So you think you know Champagne Bollinger? Here are five facts that might surprise you

Shivani Tomar shares what she learned on a very special trip to Champagne Bollinger for the launch of its new La Grande Année.

By Shivani Tomar Published 2 April 26

DWWA judge profile: Sue Tolson

Wine writer & consultant specialising in Central & Eastern Europe and Italy. Based in Hungary

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 4 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Leona De Pasquale

Taiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 3 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Vladimer Kublashvili

Experienced Georgian winemaker and international wine judge. Based in Georgia.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 3 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Mattia Tabacco

Experienced wine buyer, specialising in fine wine, authentication, auctions and new discoveries. Based in UK.

By Shivani Tomar Published 2 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Will Hill

Experienced wine buyer and industry expert on wines from Central and Eastern Europe. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Published 2 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Tim Hall

Champagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 2 February 26

DWWA judge profile: Salvatore Castano

Buyer at Friarwood, best sommelier of Europe and Africa 2021. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 2 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Sara Underdown

Wine writer and presenter specialising in Champagne, a Dame Chevalier of L’Ordre des Côteaux de Champagne. Based in Australia.

By Shivani Tomar Published 2 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Lisa Granik MW

Renowned Master of Wine and global authority on the wines of Georgia and the Caucasus region. Based in USA.

By Shivani Tomar Published 2 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Anna Lee Iijima

Veteran wine critic and journalist specializing in German, French and American wines. Based in USA & Japan.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 2 February 26
DWWA judge profile: June Rodil MS

Master Sommelier and restaurateur of MICHELIN-recognised Goodnight Hospitality in Texas. Based in USA.

By Shivani Tomar Published 2 February 26
DWWA judge profile: Beth Pearce MW

Experienced wine buyer working across on and off trade in the UK. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 2 February 26