Annette Scarfe MW
Global wine judge, WSET and Bordeaux educator for media, trade & consumers. Based in Singapore.
DWWA Senior Judges
In regions with multiple panels, Senior Judges lead individual tasting panels, ensuring rigorous evaluation and alignment with Decanter’s standards. They provide vital leadership and consistency to support the Regional Chairs.
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Agustin Trapero
Award-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.
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Valentin Radosav
Former sommelier, now the learning and development manager at Conrad St James Hotel. Based in the UK.
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Tom Forrest
Wine educator and owner of TomFDrinks. Based in the UK.
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Tim Hall
Champagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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Saša Špiranec
Renowned wine writer specializing in New Europe wines. Based in Croatia.
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Nick Room
Acknowledged wine trade professional now working across the industry in a consulting role. Based in the UK.
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Luigi Buonanno
Head of sales for one of the most prestigious UK wine suppliers, with over 15 years of experience in the wine industry. Based in the UK.
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Mike Ritchie MW
Experienced, commercial and widely travelled wine professional. Based in the UK.
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Alejandro Iglesias
International wine writer, sommelier and the co-founder of vinomanos.com, the first Argentine wine app. Based in Argentina.
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Tim Triptree MW
Master 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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Chris Hardy
Loire Valley specialist, currently serving as the managing director at Charles Sydney Wines Ltd. Based in the UK.
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Diana Rollan
Group head of beverage for restaurant & hotel group, D&D London; specializing in Spanish Wines. Based in the UK.
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Cathy van Zyl MW
Former chair of the IMW and associate editor of South Africa's most comprehensive & oldest wine guide, Platter's. Based in South Africa.
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Andrea Briccarello
Former sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.
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Aldo Graziani
Sommelier, owner, and manager of Aldo’s Vinoteca Restoran, Casa Cruz Restaurante Bar, and Bebop Jazz Club, as well as a wine writer. Based in Argentina.
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Marcel Orford-Williams
Wine buyer at The Wine Society, sourcing from Rhône, Southern and regional French wines and Germany. Based in the UK.
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Bree Stock MW
Director of education at the Oregon Wine Board and owner of a wine consultancy business, Constant Crush Advisors. Based in the US.
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Beverley Blanning MW
Award-winning experienced writer and Decanter contributor. Author of Wines of the Loire Valley. Based in the UK.
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Tom Hewson
Champagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
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Sarah Knowles MW
Buyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America & Sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
