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DWWA judge profile: Bruno BesaLeading expert in fine Italian and European wines, currently serving as the managing director of Astrum Wine Cellars. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Jean Wareing MWMaster of Wine and Alliance wine brand manager specialising in Spain, Portugal and South Africa. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Robert GorjakLeading figure in Slovenian wine industry, educator & owner of Belvin Wine School. Based in Slovenia.
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DWWA judge profile: Rick FisherAuthor and educator on the wines of Spain. Based in the US.
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DWWA judge profile: Rebecca PalmerRebecca Palmer is associate director and buyer for Corney & Barrow, which has offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Nick DumergueGlobal wine industry veteran based in Santa Monica, California. Based in the US.
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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: Saša ŠpiranecRenowned wine writer specializing in New Europe and Central Europe wines. Based in Croatia.
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DWWA judge profile: Laurent Richet MSMaster sommelier, wine consultant for the oldest wine importing company of the Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands.
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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: 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: 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: Rostislav PetrovCommercially minded wine professional with over 15 years of industry experience. 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.
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DWWA judge profile: Matthew Forster MWAward-winning Master of Wine and education professional specialising in Spanish wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Alexandre FreguinAward winning sommelier, wine consultant and winemaker. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Agustin TraperoAward-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Igor LukovićExperienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.
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DWWA judge profile: Igor SotricIgor Sotric is head sommelier and wine buyer at China Tang at the Dorchester.
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DWWA judge profile: Valeria GamperEducator and sommelier named best sommelier of the Americas 2022. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Lenka Sedlackova MWExperienced brand manager and buyer specialising in Greek wine. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Heather DoughertyCertfied wine educator and writer, former chairperson of the Association of the Wine Writers. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Freddie CobbSeasoned wine buyer, head of drinks at Vagabond Wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Emanuel PesqueiraFounder and managing director of Pesqueira Global Luxury Hospitality Consulting and Management. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Élyse Lambert MSAward-winning sommelier and first Quebecois master sommelier. Based in Canada.
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DWWA judge profile: Elvis ZiakosHighly experienced sommelier of over two decades. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Daphne TeremetzIndependent wine consultant, specialising in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.
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