John Baum
John Baum, DWWA Judge
(Image credit: John Baum, DWWA Judge)

John Baum is a judge at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

John Baum

John’s experience encompasses time working in wineries, wine retail and as a sommelier. John took over The Winemakers Club from his father in 2009, whilst also helping the running of The Canton Arms in Stockwell. He took the business on full-time in 2011, continuing to supply London’s finest restaurants and independent wine merchants.

In August 2014 The Winemakers Club Shop & Bar opened its doors. Situated in the Victorian arches beneath the Holborn Viaduct, the bar serves esoteric and exciting wines for all.

John’s time is divided between Italy, Hungary and propping up his bar.

2016 was John’s first year as a DWWA judge.

Amanda Thompson
Amanda Thompson
Decanter.com & DWWA, Journalist

Amanda Thompson is a freelance journalist and copywriter who is based in Boston, United States. Aside from Decanter, she worked with music news website SOHH, Black Beauty & Hair and New Zealand magazine, The Spinoff. She wrote Decanter judge profiles for the Decanter World Wine Awards 2019, including Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers.