Andrew Shaw is a judge at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Andrew Shaw
Andrew Shaw’s wine journey began as a teenager working in a Somerset vineyard, sparking a lifelong passion for the industry. He later completed his university dissertation on the UK wine market has been in the industry ever since.
Andrew’s early career included roles at Avery’s of Bristol, Oddbins, and Amphora Design before expanding his expertise into winemaking with hands-on experience in New Zealand and Burgundy.
In 2002, he co-founded the award-winning independent wine merchant Stone, Vine & Sun. This venture set the stage for his move to Waitrose in 2007, where he advanced to become the buying manager for the wine department by 2010.
In October 2012, Shaw joined Bibendum as buying director, overseeing a diverse portfolio of wines. His career then took him to Marks & Spencer in 2021, where he served as head of trading for Beers, Wines & Spirits, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the wine industry.
In 2024, Andrew took on the role of wine director at Coterie, continuing to shape the future of wine curation and innovation.
Andrew has been a Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) judge since 2006, specializing in Rhône, Southern France, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and England—regions that align with his deep expertise and passion.
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