DWWA judge profile: Frank Roeder MW

Frank Roeder MW is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

Frank Roeder MW

For over 35 years, Frank Roeder MW ran his own wine business; the wine merchant Masterwein in Germany.

In 2009, he became Germany’s 3rd Master of Wine.

Besides his business, he is a well-known judge in several wine tasting competitions and he is engaged in the education activities of the Institute of Masters of Wine. He is also part of the wine selection team of Lufthansa.

His favourite grape is Riesling, of course, especially those from the Saar and Mosel, where Roeder lives.

Follow Frank on Instagram, and see his website here.

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