DWWA Regional Chair for Spain: Beth Willard
After working for Syndicat des Vins de Bordeaux, Beth Willard moved into buying roles, including her time as Buying Manager for Direct Wines.
After working for Syndicat des Vins de Bordeaux, Beth Willard moved into buying roles, including her time as Buying Manager for Direct Wines.
Justin Knock MW is director of wine for OenoGroup and co-owner of fine wine retailer Philglas & Swiggot.
Andy Howard MW runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing.
Dimitri Mesnard MS is the International Brand Ambassador for Jackson Family Wines.
Demetri Walters MW is a wine educator and presenter.
Ben Robson is the buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle.
Marcel Orford-Williams is a buyer for The Wine Society, sourcing from Rhône, Southern and regional French wines and Germany.
Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW is the new Regional Chair for Tuscany at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards and a consultant tutor at the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) in London.
Michael Garner is a regular contributor to Decanter, and co-owner of Italian Wine Specialists Tria Wines Limited.
Dominique Vrigneau is Buying Director at Watermill Wines and a Chevalier du Tastevin.
Stephen Skelton MW is a consultant to the English wine industry and is involved with planting vineyards for the production of both still and sparkling wine.
Rebecca Gibb MW is an award-winning wine writer, author of The Wines of New Zealand and Director of The Drinks Project.
Jason Haynes is buying Director of Burgundy. In this exceptional year Jason Haynes will be standing in for the Regional Chair for the 2020 competition