DWWA Judge 2026

Luma Monteiro

Award winning wine communicator, currently the head of marketing and assistant buyer at Davy's Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.

Freddie Cobb

Seasoned wine buyer, head of drinks at Vagabond Wines. Based in the UK.

Christine Allen

Fine wine and marketing director at Mentzendorff. Based in the UK.

Federico Moccia

Italian wine expert and head of wine operations at 67 Pall Mall, London. Based in the UK.

Eddie McDougall

Founder of modern-era négociant The Flying Winemaker and Greater China business expert. Based in Macau.

Heather Dougherty

Certfied wine educator and writer, former chairperson of the Association of the Wine Writers. Based in the UK.

Andrew Shaw

Leading figure in the UK wine industry, currently the group buying director at Coterie Holdings. Based in the UK.

Kamal Malik MS

First Indian Master Sommelier. Based in the Maldives.

Ágnes Csiba Herczeg (Dr.)

Award-winning wine strategist and international wine consultant. Based in Hungary.

Andrea Pritzker MW

Australia's leading wine educator, presenter and Burgundy wine ambassador. Based in Australia.

Adam Porter MW

Wine & spirits buying manager at Harrods, London. Based in the UK.

Alessandro Marchesan

Renowned wine consultant and hospitality expert. Based in Italy.

Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin

Award-winning globally recognized sommelier, leader, and educator revolutionizing fine-dining with inclusivity, innovation & sustainability. Based in Switzerland.

Alejandro Iglesias

Renowned sommelier, wine writer & wine educator specialising in South American Wines.