DWWA judge profile: Ruben Desport
Previously Head Sommelier of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Ruben Desport returned to Belgium in 2019 working as a consultant for local restaurants.
Previously Head Sommelier of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Ruben Desport returned to Belgium in 2019 working as a consultant for local restaurants.
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