DWWA judge profile: Elod Adam
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Elod Adam is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Elod Adam
Elod has worked in various sectors of the wine industry, including sommelier, wine director, importing and education roles.
He now runs his own wine importing business for the on trade in Romania focusing on importing niche, hand-crafted wines, as well as offering wine education and consultancy services.
Elod joined DWWA for the first time as a judge in 2019.
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