DWWA 2020 judges

DWWA Acting Regional Chair: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW

Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW is an Acting Regional Chair for Tuscany at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards and a consultant tutor at the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) in London.

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: Adam Bruntlett

Adam Bruntlett is responsible for buying Loire, Burgundy, Jura and Savoie for the Berry Bros & Rudd group.

DWWA judge profile: Andrea Briccarello

Andrea Briccarello is a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. 

DWWA Regional Chair for the UK: Simon Field MW

Simon Field MW worked for Berry Brothers & Rudd for over 20 years. In 2015, he was admitted into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino.