DWWA judge profile: Gerard Barnes

Gerard Barnes is a judge at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

Gerard Barnes is an independent wine consultant and judge.

In his twenty odd years in the wine industry, he has held a range of roles including senior positions. He began in retail shop management and moved into buying, which he has done for various companies and organizations including a major national supermarket group and a large, complex multi-channel drinks and hospitality organization.

He expanded into product development for the wine importer and distributor, Berkmann Wine Cellars, sourcing private and exclusive label wines and spirits for the US and international markets.

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