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DWWA Regional Chair for Balkans, Central & Eastern Europe, and Caucasus Region: Simon J WoolfSimon J Woolf is an award-winning English author and wine writer, currently based in The Netherlands.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Canada: Barbara Philip MWBarbara Philip MW is category manager at BC LIQUOR in Canada, as well as a lecturer, radio columnist and consultant.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Burgundy & Champagne: Charles Curtis MWCharles Curtis MW writes regularly for a number of magazines.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Bordeaux: Alun Griffiths MWAlun Griffiths MW is a highly respected wine expert with over 35 years of experience in the UK wine industry and extensive consulting work in the Chinese market.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Bordeaux: Matthew Stubbs MWMatthew Stubbs MW, a highly accomplished wine professional and educator, is the joint Regional Chair for Bordeaux at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 (DWWA).
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DWWA Regional Chair for Beaujolais, Southwest and Rest of France: Dominique VrigneauDominique Vrigneau is Buying Director at Watermill Wines and a Chevalier du Tastevin.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Austria & Switzerland: Stefan Neumann MSStefan Neumann MS runs his own consultancy and online blinding tasting course.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Alsace: Thierry MeyerThierry Meyer is the Regional Chair for Alsace at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026.
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DWWA judge profile: Robert Mathias MWMaster of Wine and wine buyer specialising in Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Tim Marson MWMaster of Wine with over 25 years of international judging experience and buying director for a major US online wine and spirits retailer. Based in the US.
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DWWA judge profile: Stefan KobaldHead sommelier at Core by Clare Smyth, a three michelin starred restaurant in London. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Shane JonesWine and sake educator teaching accredited programmes in the UK, France and Germany. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Philip RichAustralian wine writer, senior show judge and consultant. Based in Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Nadia WilliamsonExperienced buyer, having held roles managing buying categories for Majestic and currently at M&S. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Michele FazariDistinguished sommelier with expertise in international wine judging. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Madeleine Stenwreth MWInternational wine consultant, winner of “The Swedish Wine personality of the Year” in 2022. Based in Sweden.
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DWWA judge profile: Lydia Harrison MWHead of education and events at WSET School London. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Lauren DenyerWine educator at WSET School London certified in Sherry, Madeira, Rioja, Cava, and Bordeaux. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Justin Martindale MWAward-winning Master of Wine and wine educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Julia SewellEx-sommelier and avid wine geek, currently working with Raeburn Fine Wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Jane Boyce MWRenowned wine consultant with four decades of wine trade experience. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Ivan Barbic MWExperienced wine buyer and international consultant for wine producers. Based in Switzerland.
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DWWA judge profile: Georgina HaughtonHead of wine buying at Sainsbury's. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Gareth Ferreira MSAward winning sommelier and beverage director at Core by Clare Smyth, and the first South African to pass the master sommelier diploma. Based in the UK.
