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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: Sylvia Wu

Sylvia Wu is the Decanter's Regional Editor for Asia and Northern & Eastern Europe as well as the editor of DecanterChina.com.

DWWA judge profile: Julie Sheppard

Julie Sheppard is Decanter's Regional Editor for Australia, New Zealand & South Africa, as well as Spirits Editor.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 13 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Ines Salpico

Ines Salpico is Decanter's Regional Editor for Spain, Portugal and South America.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 13 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Jean Wareing MW

Master of Wine and Alliance wine brand manager specialising in Spain, Portugal and South Africa. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Sara Muirhead MW

Wine consultant to importers, with a focus on PR, marketing and events. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Rick Fisher

Author and educator on the wines of Spain. Based in the US.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Richard Maltby

Expert retail wine maker & buyer with specialism in wine blending in France, South Africa & South America. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26

DWWA judge profile: Peter Mitchell MW

Experienced buyer specializing in high end trade and retail. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Nina Throsby

An established sommelier, wine judge and the current recipient of the Tranche Scholarship. Based in Australia.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Nimmi Malhotra

Independent wine writer & judge. Based in Singapore.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Melania Battiston

An award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Sarah Knowles MW

Buyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America & Sparkling wines. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Neil Sommerfelt MW

Experienced master of wine and wine buying consultant. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 9 July 26

DWWA judge profile: Saša Špiranec

Renowned wine writer specializing in New Europe and Central Europe wines. Based in Croatia.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Elsa Macdonald MW

Accomplished master of wine and wine educator specialising in Canada and France. Based in Canada.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Laurent Richet MS

Master sommelier, wine consultant for the oldest wine importing company of the Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Federico Moccia

Italian wine expert and head of wine operations at 67 Pall Mall, London. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Eduardo Milan

Wine editor for Revista Adega and a judge for the Patricio Tapia’s Descorchados Guide on Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. Based in Brazil.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Nicolas Clerc MS

Portfolio director at Armit Wines and president & founder of the UK Sommelier Academy. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26

DWWA judge profile: Colin Thorne

Wine buyer at Vagabond group of wine bars & shops. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Charlie Foley

Noted auctioneer and fine specialist at Christie's Auction House. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 8 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Valentin Radosav

Former sommelier, now the learning and development manager at Conrad St James Hotel. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Victoria Daskal

International wine writer, presenter, consultant and WSET Diploma educator. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Wieteke Teppema

Former sommelier, now the commercial director and wine buyer for Drop Wine Shops and App. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26
DWWA judge profile: Zsuzsa Toronyi

Wine marketer specialising in promoting Central and Eastern European wine. Based in the UK.

By Shivani Tomar Last updated 7 July 26