DWWA 2026

María José Huertas Vega

Head sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's top sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain.

Matthew Horsley

Award-winning wine buyer for The Wine Society responsible for Bordeaux, South Africa, Greece and England. Based in the UK.

Dawn Davies MW

Wine and spirits buyer for 25 years. Based in the UK.

Andres Ituarte

Head sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Based in the UK.

Laure Patry

Former executive head sommelier at The Social Company, now the UK manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK.

Andrea Eby

Italian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada.

Demetri Walters MW

Independent wine consultant, presenter and educator. Based in the UK.

Alexandra Mawson

Champagne & sparkling buyer at Waitrose and a Champagne academician. Based in the UK.

Andrea Briccarello

Former sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.

Igor Luković

Experienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.

Christine Parkinson

Award-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks. Based in the UK.

Alberto Ruffoni

Sommelier, wine communicator, and award winning blind taster. Based in Spain.

Magdalena Kaiser

International wine writer, judge, and consultant, bringing over 40 years of expertise in wine and gastronomy. Based in Canada.

Frank Roeder MW

Seasoned wine trade professional and CEO of Masterwein Frank Roeder. Based in Germany.

Ben Robson

Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.

Magnavai Janjo

Wine importer, winemaker, and wine educator. Based in the UK.

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.

Daphne Teremetz

Independent wine consultant, specialising in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.

Jonas Röjerman MW

Master of wine specializing in the Swedish off trade market. Based in Sweden.

Eugenio Egorov

Wine director at Six Senses Hotel. Based in the UK.

Laura Depasquale MS

Master Sommelier, Italian wine expert, and top fine wine executive. Based in the US.