DWWA judge profile: Susan Hulme MW
Susan Hulme MW specialises in writing about Italian wine for Decanter and other publications.
Susan Hulme MW specialises in writing about Italian wine for Decanter and other publications.
Colin Thorne buys wines for London’s Vagabond Wines group of wine shops and bars.
Lauren Denyer is a wine educator at WSET School London where she organises and hosts events and learning opportunities for the Diploma students.
Andres Ituarte is Head Sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair.
Andrea Eby is the Italian Programs Director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada.
Alejandro Iglesias writes for several Argentine and international media publications including Decanter.
Bree Stock MW is director of education at the Oregon Wine Board and owns a wine consultancy business, Constant Crush Advisors.
Neil Bernardi is the Chief Operating Officer at Colgin Cellars,
Beverley Blanning MW is a writer, judge, educator, presenter and tour guide.
Taittinger's UK Sommelier of the Year in 2022, Vincenzo Arnese is Head Sommelier at the famous three Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester.
Zsuzsa Toronyi is a wine marketing expert, promoting Central and Eastern European wines in the UK.
Laura Rhys MS is the Prestige Development Manager at Gusbourne, a leading English wine estate.
Wieteke Teppema is Commercial Director and Wine Buyer for Drop Wine Shops and App.
Sebastian Braun is Wine Director at the importer Oenoforos and founder of his own import company, Vintedge.
Victoria Daskal is founder and director of Mummy Wine Club, an award-winning wine subscription and events company in the UK.
Valentin Radosav is the Learning and Development Manager for Conrad St James Hotel in London.
Tom Forrest was Executive Manager for Wine Experience and Education at Vinopolis. Since then, he has worked with London restaurants, training companies, the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Cookery School and the BBC Good Food Shows.
Tamas Czinki MS was the first Hungarian Master Sommelier.
Tim Hall writes about Champagne, founded Scala School of Wine in London and imports high quality small estates Champagne to the UK.
Treve Ring is a wine writer and editor, judge and speaker, and perpetual traveller.
Tom Hewson is Champagne correspondent for Decanter
Silvia Garatti is Head of Trade at Roberts Rolls.
Tim Triptree MW the International Director of Wine and Spirits at Christie’s
Sumita Sarma is a wine buyer, consultant and regular contributor to The Buyer and Academie du Vin.
Siniša Lasan has worked as a sommelier in many prominent restaurants in Croatia.
Stefan Kobald is the executive head sommelier at the Biltmore Hotel in Mayfair, London.
Shane Jones is a wine and sake educator teaching accredited programmes in the UK, France and Germany.
Saša Špiranec is a Croatian wine writer with a weekly column at Jutarnji List
Roger Jones ran the award winning restaurant, The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, for 21 years and now operates his own consultancy business.
Salvatore Castano is Head Sommelier & On Trade Advisor at Friarwood, a famous boutique in the London. In 2021, he won the Best Sommelier of Europe and Africa Competition organised by ASI.