DWWA judge profile: Freddie Cobb
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Freddie Cobb is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Freddie Cobb
Freddie Cobb is the head of drinks for Vagabond Wines.
Having been born and brought up in Porto and spending summers in the vineyards in the Douro Valley, wine was an integral part of Freddie’s childhood and early years. It was only natural for Freddie to turn to wine.
In the last 15 years, he has worked everywhere across the supply chain from vineyards and wineries around the world to importers.
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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.