Ieva Markaityte

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

Igor Luković

Experienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.

Igor Sotric

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

Ivan Barbic MW

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

James Davis MW

Master of Wine and general manager of an English Winery. Based in the UK.

Jason Millar

Writer, communicator, judge, and consultant with a focus on Italy and South Africa. Based in the UK.

JC Viens

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

Jean Wareing MW

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

Jeremy Lithgow MW

Head of wine for Amathus Drinks, a UK based importer and distributor of wines and spirits from across the globe.

Jonas Röjerman MW

Master of Wine specializing in the Swedish off trade market. Based in Sweden.

Jorge Lucki

Renowned consultant and wine journalist with 25 years writing uninterruptedly for Valor Econômico, the country’s leading newspaper on the economy. Based in Brazil.

Joseph Arthur

Senior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK.

Julia Sewell

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

Julie Buckley

Wine sales, procurement & supply chain expert, currently serving as the managing director at Winetraders UK ltd. Based in the UK.

Kamal Malik MS

First Indian Master Sommelier. Based in the Maldives.

Keith Isaac MW

Importer and distributor of wine and an MW for 35 years. Based in the UK.

Laura Depasquale MS

Master Sommelier, Italian wine expert, and top fine wine executive. Based in the US.

Laura Rhys MS

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

Lauren Denyer

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

Laurent Richet MS

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

Lenka Sedlackova MW

Experienced brand manager and buyer, specialising in Greek wine. Based in the UK.

Leona De Pasquale

Taiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.

Lionel Periner

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

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.

Luma Monteiro

Award winning wine communicator, currently serving as the marketing manager & buyer at Davy's Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.

Lydia Harrison MW

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

Madeleine Stenwreth MW

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

Magdalena Kaiser

International wine writer, judge, and consultant, bringing over 40 years of expertise in wine and gastronomy. Based in Canada.

Magnavai Janjo

Winemaker and wine buyer. Based in the UK.

Marcel Orford-Williams

Wine buyer at The Wine Society, sourcing from Rhône, Southern and regional French wines and Germany. Based in the UK.

Marcelo Pino

Award winning sommelier & wine consultant to hotels & restarants in Chile. Based in Chile.

Marco Iaccarino

Operating in luxury hotels in London since 2014 specialising in fine French and Italian wines. Based in the UK.

María José Huertas Vega

Head sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's top sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain.

Maria Valeria Gamper

Educator and sommelier named best sommelier of the Americas 20222. Based in Spain.

Martin Hudson MW

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

Matt Smith

Experienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK.

Matthew Forster MW

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

Matthew Horsley

Award-winning wine buyer for The Wine Society responsible for Bordeaux, South Africa, Greece and England. Based in the UK.

Matthew Wilkin MS

Award-winning Master Sommelier specialising in Loire, Burgundy, Rhône, Spain & South African wines. Based in the UK.

Matthieu Longuère MS

Award-winning Master Sommelier, wine educator. 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.

Michele Fazari

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

Mike Best MW

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

Mike Ritchie MW

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

Moonsong Bang

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