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DWWA judge profile: Daniele ArcangeliAward-winning sommelier and wine judge. Based in UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Melanie BrownChef Sommelier & Restaurateur, specilaising in New Zealand.
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DWWA judge profile: Matt SmithExperienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sue TolsonWine writer & consultant specialising in Central & Eastern Europe and Italy. Based in Hungary
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DWWA judge profile: Leona De PasqualeTaiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Marien RodriguezMarien Rodríguez is a Supply Chain Project Manager at Treasury Wine Estates in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Vladimer KublashviliExperienced Georgian winemaker and international wine judge. Based in Georgia.
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DWWA judge profile: Mattia TabaccoExperienced wine buyer, specialising in fine wine, authentication, auctions and new discoveries. Based in UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Will Hill
Experienced wine buyer and industry expert on wines from Central and Eastern Europe. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Tim HallChampagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Salvatore CastanoBuyer at Friarwood, best sommelier of Europe and Africa 2021. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sara UnderdownWine writer and presenter specialising in Champagne, a Dame Chevalier of L’Ordre des Côteaux de Champagne. Based in Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Lisa Granik MWRenowned Master of Wine and global authority on the wines of Georgia and the Caucasus region. Based in USA.
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DWWA judge profile: Anna Lee IijimaVeteran wine critic and journalist specializing in German, French and American wines. Based in USA & Japan.
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DWWA judge profile: June Rodil MSMaster Sommelier and restaurateur of MICHELIN-recognised Goodnight Hospitality in Texas. Based in USA.
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DWWA judge profile: Beth Pearce MWExperienced wine buyer working across on and off trade in the UK. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Bertrand Lutaud MSMaster Sommelier, expert wine consultant and wine director. Based in France
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DWWA judge profile: Chris Howard (Dr.)Award-winning wine writer and educator. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Sara MatosEducator and founder of The Wine House and influential voice in Portuguese wine education. Based in Portugal
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DWWA judge profile: Yuri ShimaWine journalist, specialising in Champagne and a licensed attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. Based in USA & Japan.
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DWWA judge profile: Sietze WijmaWine educator specialising in flavour compounds. Based in Netherlands
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DWWA judge profile: Andrea Pritzker MWAustralia's leading wine educator, presenter and Burgundy wine ambassador. Based in Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Amanda Wassmer-BulginAward-winning globally recognized sommelier, leader, and educator revolutionizing fine-dining with inclusivity, innovation & sustainability. Based in Switzerland.
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DWWA judge profile: Alexandre FreguinAward winning sommelier, wine consultant and winemaker. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Alessandro Marchesan
Renowned wine consultant and hospitality expert. Based in Italy.
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DWWA judge profile: Agustin TraperoAward-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Adam Pawlowski MSWine educator and hospitality expert. Based in Poland.
