DWWA judge profile: Colin Thorne
Colin Thorne is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Colin Thorne
Colin Thorne tried to be a chef many years ago but found the wine cellar much more interesting.
He has been the buyer for the Vagabond Wines group of wine bars and shops since 2010, winning the Decanter Retailer of the Year and Innovator Award along the way.
Colin joined DWWA as a judge for the first time in 2019.
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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.