The DWWA Judges
Read the profiles of the world’s best wine tasters, and find out which judges sit on which panels.
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DWWA Acting Regional Chair for Southern & Eastern Mediterranean: Ana Jackson (nee Sapungiu) MW
An experienced master of wine & the head of wine business development at Amathus. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sue Tolson
Wine writer & consultant specialising in Central & Eastern Europe and Italy. Based in Hungary
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DWWA judge profile: Leona De Pasquale
Taiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Marien Rodriguez
Marien Rodríguez is a Supply Chain Project Manager at Treasury Wine Estates in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Vladimer Kublashvili
Experienced Georgian winemaker and international wine judge. Based in Georgia.
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DWWA judge profile: Mattia Tabacco
Experienced wine buyer, specialising in fine wine, authentication, auctions and new discoveries. Based in UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Will Hill
Experienced wine buyer and industry expert on wines from Central and Eastern Europe. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Tim Hall
Champagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Salvatore Castano
Buyer at Friarwood, best sommelier of Europe and Africa 2021. Based in the UK.
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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.
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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.
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DWWA judge profile: Anna Lee Lijima
Veteran wine critic and journalist specializing in German, French and American wines. Based in USA & Japan.
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DWWA judge profile: June Rodil MS
Master Sommelier and restaurateur of MICHELIN-recognised Goodnight Hospitality in Texas. Based in USA.
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DWWA judge profile: Beth Pearce MW
Experienced wine buyer working across on and off trade in the UK. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Bertrand Lutaud MS
Master Sommelier, expert wine consultant and wine director. Based in France
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DWWA judge profile: Chris Howard
Award-winning wine writer and educator. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Sara Matos
Educator and founder of The Wine House and influential voice in Portuguese wine education. Based in Portugal
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DWWA judge profile: Yuri Shima
Wine journalist, specialising in Champagne and a licensed attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. Based in USA & Japan.
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DWWA judge profile: Sietze Wijma
Wine educator specialising in flavour compounds. Based in Netherlands
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DWWA judge profile: Andrea Pritzker MW
Australia's leading wine educator, presenter and Burgundy wine ambassador. Based in Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin
Award-winning globally recognized sommelier, leader, and educator revolutionizing fine-dining with inclusivity, innovation & sustainability. Based in Switzerland.
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DWWA judge profile: Alexandre Freguin
Award winning sommelier, wine consultant and winemaker. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Alessandro Marchesan
Renowned wine consultant and hospitality expert. Based in Italy.
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DWWA judge profile: Agustin Trapero
Award-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Adam Pawlowski MS
Wine educator and hospitality expert. Based in Poland.
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DWWA judge profile: Adam Porter MW
Wine & spirits buying manager at Harrods, London. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Pietro Russo MW
Italian master of wine and international consultant of winemaking. Based in Italy
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DWWA judge profile: Cristina Mercuri
Leading wine educator, presenter, consultant & international wine judge. Based in Italy.
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DWWA judge profile: Yannick Benjamin
Michelin sommelier of the year, restaurateur and a trailblazer in accessibility and diversity in the wine world. Based in the US
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DWWA judge profile: Zvonko Herceg
WSET educator and international wine marketing consultant. Based in Macedonia.
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DWWA judge profile: Igor Luković
Experienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.
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DWWA judge profile: Igor Sotric
Igor Sotric is head sommelier and wine buyer at China Tang at the Dorchester.
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