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DWWA judge profile: Julie Buckley

Julie Buckley is a judge at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

Julie Buckley

Julie Buckley discovered a passion for wine whilst working in hospitality in Hong Kong in the late 90’s. She developed this further by returning to the UK to study for the WSET Diploma and a scholarship at the Champagne Academy.

She has worked extensively in PR and buying roles in both the specialist and grocery retail sector. Her recent roles have focused on developing own & tertiary brand propositions where she has worked directly with winemakers and producers across the globe.

Julie is currently the Managing Director at Winetraders UK Ltd. 

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