María José Huertas Vega
Head sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's top sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain.
Decanter
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Dawn Davies MW
Wine and spirits buyer for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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Matthew Horsley
Award-winning wine buyer for The Wine Society responsible for Bordeaux, South Africa, Greece and England. Based in the UK.
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Andres Ituarte
Head sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Based in the UK.
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Laure Patry
Former executive head sommelier at The Social Company, now the UK manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK.
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Andrea Eby
Italian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada.
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Leona De Pasquale
Taiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.
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Andrea Briccarello
Former sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.
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Demetri Walters MW
Independent wine consultant, presenter and educator. Based in the UK.
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Alexandra Mawson
Champagne & sparkling buyer at Waitrose and a Champagne academician. Based in the UK.
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Igor Luković
Experienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.
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Christine Parkinson
Award-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks. Based in the UK.
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Alberto Ruffoni
Sommelier, wine communicator, and award winning blind taster. Based in Spain.
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Magdalena Kaiser
International wine writer, judge, and consultant, bringing over 40 years of expertise in wine and gastronomy. Based in Canada.
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Ben Robson
Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.
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Frank Roeder MW
Seasoned wine trade professional and CEO of Masterwein Frank Roeder. Based in Germany.
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Magnavai Janjo
Wine importer, winemaker, and wine educator. Based in the UK.
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Daphne Teremetz
Independent wine consultant, specialising in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.
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Christine Marsiglio MW
Bollinger medal winner master of wine, currently serving as the director of education at Marsiglio Wine and Wine Folly. Based in the UK.
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Jonas Röjerman MW
Master of wine specializing in the Swedish off trade market. Based in Sweden.
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Eugenio Egorov
Wine director at Six Senses Hotel. Based in the UK.
