DWWA 2019 judges

DWWA judge profile: Dimitri Mesnard MS

Dimitri Mesnard MS is the International Brand Ambassador for Jackson Family Wines.

DWWA judge profile: Arabella Woodrow MW

Arabella Woodrow MW is now retired after working in many different sectors of the wine trade. She continues to do wine consultancy, mentoring work and judging in wine competitions.

DWWA judge profile: Andres Ituarte

Andres Ituarte is Group Head Sommelier for Tamarind collection.

DWWA judge profile: Alun Griffiths MW

Alun Griffiths MW is International Director for Vats Liquor Company Ltd., Beijing, a major distributor of luxury spirits.

DWWA Judge profile: Ben Gubbins

Ben Gubbins teaches WSET courses at Vagabond Wines Urban Winery in Battersea Power Station.

DWWA judge profile: Alistair Cooper MW

Alistair Cooper MW is an independent British wine writer, judge, consultant and educator with over 20 years of experience in the industry.

DWWA judge profile: Allan Cheesman

Allan Cheesman spent over 30 years as Trading Director at Sainsbury’s. Now semi-retired, he is a non-Executive Director of Vindipendents buying group and member of the WSET Awards Supervisory Board.

DWWA Acting Regional Chair for New Zealand: Rebecca Gibb MW

Rebecca Gibb MW is an award-winning wine writer, author of The Wines of New Zealand and Director of The Drinks Project.

DWWA judge profile: Andreas Rosendal

Andreas Rosendal is Restaurant Director at Whatley Manor Hotel, where he is responsible for the hotel’s Two Michelin-starred restaurant, as well as Grey’s Brasserie and the recently launched Green Room.