DWWA 2020 judges

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: 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 Acting Regional Chair for Champagne: 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.

DWWA judge profile: Alistair Cooper MW

Alistair Cooper MW consults, judges, hosts events and educates in both the UK and Chile, as well as writing for various wine publications.

DWWA Acting Regional Chair for Bordeaux: Dimitri Mesnard MS

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

DWWA Judge profile: Ben Gubbins

Ben Gubbins is a Manager at Vagabond Wines.

DWWA judge profile: Andres Ituarte

Andres Ituarte is Group Head Sommelier for Tamarind collection.

DWWA judge profile: Andrea Briccarello

Andrea Briccarello is the UK Brand Ambassador for Bisol.

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: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW

Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW is a judge at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards and a consultant tutor at the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) in London.