DWWA Judges I to M

Moonsong Bang

Educator and founder of Winevision in Seoul. Based in South Korea.

Ivan Barbic MW

Experienced wine buyer and international consultant for wine producers. Based in Switzerland.

Lydia Harrison MW

Head of education and events at WSET School London. Based in the UK.

Laurent Richet MS

Master sommelier, wine consultant for the oldest wine importing company of the Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands.

Ieva Markaityte

Independent wine consultant with over 20 years experience in the wine trade. Based in the UK.

Michele Fazari

Distinguished sommelier with expertise in international wine judging. Based in the UK.

Matthew Forster MW

Award-winning Master of Wine and education professional specialising in Spanish wines. Based in the UK.

Lauren Denyer

Wine educator at WSET School London certified in Sherry, Madeira, Rioja, Cava, and Bordeaux. Based in the UK.

Mike Best MW

Wine buyer, educator, and Master of Wine. Based in the UK.

Melania Battiston

An award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.

Julia Sewell

Ex-sommelier and avid wine geek, currently working with Raeburn Fine Wines. Based in the UK.

Jean Wareing MW

Master of Wine and Alliance wine brand manager specialising in Spain, Portugal and South Africa. Based in the UK.

JC Viens

Italian wine ambassador and passionate wine educator. Based in Italy.

Mike Ritchie MW

Experienced, commercial and widely travelled wine professional. Based in the UK.

Madeleine Stenwreth MW

International wine consultant, winner of “The Swedish Wine personality of the Year” in 2022. Based in Sweden.

Laura Rhys MS

Laura Rhys MS is the prestige development manager at Gusbourne, a leading English wine estate.

Igor Sotric

Igor Sotric is head sommelier and wine buyer at China Tang at the Dorchester.

Martin Hudson MW

Wine educator with a particular interest in Bordeaux, Australia and the Loire. Based in the UK.

Lionel Periner

Lionel Periner is head sommelier at Adnams in Birmingham. Based in the UK.