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DWWA judge profile: Melania BattistonAn award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sarah Knowles MWBuyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America & Sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Neil Sommerfelt MWExperienced master of wine and wine buying consultant. Based in the UK.
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Pure Brilliance: DWWA 2026's Best in Show whites and rosésDiscover the white and rosé wines that made the top 50 list at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.
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DWWA judge profile: Sebastian BraunWine director and managing director at Oenoforos Group. Based in Sweden.
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DWWA judge profile: Saša ŠpiranecRenowned wine writer specializing in New Europe and Central Europe wines. Based in Croatia.
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DWWA judge profile: Elsa Macdonald MWAccomplished master of wine and wine educator specialising in Canada and France. Based in Canada.
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DWWA judge profile: Higgo JacobsRenowned sommelier and ground-breaking fine wine entrepreneur. Based in South Africa.
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DWWA judge profile: Federico MocciaItalian wine expert and head of wine operations at 67 Pall Mall, London. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Eduardo MilanWine editor for Revista Adega and a judge for the Patricio Tapia’s Descorchados Guide on Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. Based in Brazil.
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DWWA judge profile: Tim Triptree MWMaster of wine and international director of wine and spirits at Christie’s, a renowned British auction house. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Nicolas Clerc MSPortfolio director at Armit Wines and president & founder of the UK Sommelier Academy. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: William Lowe MWMaster distiller and master of wine. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Colin ThorneWine buyer at Vagabond group of wine bars & shops. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Charlie FoleyNoted auctioneer and fine specialist at Christie's Auction House. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Victoria MacKenzie MWHead of wine research and curriculum at WSET. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Treve RingWine writer, critic, judge, and speaker, focusing on Champagne. Based in Canada.
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DWWA judge profile: Valentin RadosavFormer sommelier, now the learning and development manager at Conrad St James Hotel. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Victoria DaskalInternational wine writer, presenter, consultant and WSET Diploma educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Vincenzo ArneseDirector of wine at Raffles London at The OWO and Taittinger’s UK Sommelier of the Year 2022. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Wieteke TeppemaFormer sommelier, now the commercial director and wine buyer for Drop Wine Shops and App. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Eric Zwiebel MSEric Zwiebel MS is Cellar Master at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel in Dorset.
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DWWA judge profile: Zsuzsa ToronyiWine marketer specialising in promoting Central and Eastern European wine. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Tone Veseth Furuholmen MWMaster of wine and senior product manager of wines at the Norwegian Wine Monopoly. Based in Norway.
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DWWA judge profile: Tom HewsonChampagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Tamas Czinki MSHungary's first and only master sommelier, currently the wine director at Culinaris wholesale. Based in Hungary.
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DWWA judge profile: Sara BachiorriEx-sommelier turned buyer at Woodwinters. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sanya AbhayIndependent consultant and educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Rostislav PetrovCommercially minded wine professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Roger JonesRetired michelin star chef and restaurateur, now a wine judge and journalist. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Rebecca Gergely OhayonTrade wine buyer with French expertise. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Paulo BrammerExperienced wine buyer and educator helping to develop the South American wine industry. Based in Brazil.
