Shivani Tomar

DWWA judge profile: Tom Hewson

Tom Hewson is Champagne correspondent for Decanter

DWWA judge profile: Giusy Andreacchio

Giusy Andreacchio helps various Italian wineries with brand building and growing internationally. She is also a WSET Certified Educator.

DWWA judge profile: Lydia Harrison MW

Lydia Harrison MW is Head of Education and Events at WSET School London

DWWA judge profile: Freddie Cobb

Freddie is the Head of Drinks for Vagabond Wines.

DWWA judge profile: Magdalena Kaiser

Magdalena Kaiser is the Director of PR at the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario.

DWWA judge profile: Marien Rodriguez

Marien Rodriguez is a fine wine buyer at Berry Brothers & Rudd in London.

DWWA judge profile: Dilyan Kolev

Dilyan Kolev is a partner at a specialist importer company, The Old Cellar.

DWWA judge profile: Iain Riggs AM

Part owner, Chief Winemaker and Managing Director of Brokenwood Wines, Iain Riggs is a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to the Australian wine industry. 

DWWA judge profile: Nelson Pari

Nelson Pari is the Italian Wine Buyer at SWIG and the co-founder of the Italian wine magazine Verticale.

DWWA judge profile: Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin

Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin is wine director at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Quellenhof.

DWWA judge profile: Nadia Williamson

Nadia Williamson is a senior buyer at Marks & Spencer, overseeing Italian, South African, and rosé wines.

DWWA judge profile: Dr Orsi Szentkiralyi

Dr Orsolya Szentkiralyi is a Hungarian-born wine professional, judge, and author.

DWWA judge profile: Melissa Worrall

Melissa Worral is Brand Manager for Italy, Eastern Europe and UK at Hallgarten & Novum Wines.

DWWA judge profile: Charlie Foley

Charlie Foley is an Auctioneer and Specialist for Christie’s.

DWWA judge profile: Luma Monteiro

Luma Monteiro works as Marketing Manager for Davy's Wine Merchants.

DWWA judge profile: Wieteke Teppema

Wieteke Teppema is Commercial Director and Wine Buyer for Drop Wine Shops and App.

DWWA judge profile: Sumita Sarma

Sumita Sarma is a wine buyer, consultant and regular contributor to The Buyer and Academie du Vin.

DWWA judge profile: Cathy van Zyl MW

Cathy van Zyl MW is associate editor of the Platter's South African Wine Guide and an international wine judge.

DWWA judge profile: Elsa Macdonald MW

Elsa Macdonald MW is Head of Wine Education at Arterra Wines Canada.

DWWA judge profile: Shane Jones

Shane Jones is a wine and sake educator teaching accredited programmes in the UK, France and Germany.

DWWA judge profile: Rick Fisher

Rick Fisher currently serves as the Spanish Programs Director for the Wine Scholar Guild.

DWWA judge profile: Zsuzsa Toronyi

Zsuzsa Toronyi is a wine marketing expert, promoting Central and Eastern European wines in the UK.

DWWA judge profile: Maria Valeria Gamper

Maria Valeria Gamper is a sommelier at the two Michelin-Starred restaurant El Molino de Urdániz

DWWA judge profile: Alastair Pyatt

Alastair Pyatt is Head of Buying at Jascots Wine Merchants.

DWWA judge profile: Federico Moccia

Federico Moccia is assistant head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall.

DWWA judge profile: Christopher Martin

Christopher Martin is head of educator training at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

DWWA judge profile: Alexandra Mawson

Alexandra Mawson is wine buyer for Waitrose, focusing on Australian and New Zealand wines.

DWWA judge profile: Stefan Kobald

Stefan Kobald is the executive head sommelier at the Biltmore Hotel in Mayfair, London.

DWWA judge profile: Marco Iaccarino

Marco Iaccarino is Head of Wine at the Berkeley hotel.

DWWA judge profile: Matthew Horsley

Matthew Horsley is a buyer at The Wine Society responsible for sourcing wines from England, Greece and Hungary.