DWWA Regional Chair for South Africa: Fiona McDonald
Fiona McDonald, trained news journalist turned wine writer, is Regional Chair for South Africa at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Ronan Sayburn MS
Ronan Sayburn MS, CEO for the Court of Master Sommeliers Europe, is a Co-Chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
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DWWA Regional Chair for Australia: Justin Knock MW
Justin Knock MW is the Director of Wine for Decant London, a fine wine merchant and importer based in central London.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Michael Hill Smith AM MW
Michael, wine producer, international wine judge, wine consultant, and occasional wine writer, is a DWWA Co-Chair.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Sarah Jane Evans MW
Sarah Jane MW, award-winning journalist, is a Co-Chair at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
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DWWA Regional Chair for Asia: Ch'ng Poh Tiong
A lawyer by training, Poh Tiong Ch'ng published the world’s first Chinese Bordeaux Guide in 2000 and is the author of 100 Top Chinese Restaurants of the World.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Andrew Jefford
Andrew has been writing and broadcasting about wine since the 1980s, winning many awards for his work.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Central Italy: Andy Howard MW
Andy Howard MW runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Alsace: Thierry Meyer
Thierry Meyer is the Regional Chair for Alsace at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025.
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DWWA judge profile: Peter Richards MW
Peter is a TV presenter, broadcaster, author and writer.
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Joseph Arthur
Senior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK.
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James Davis MW
Master of Wine and General Manager of an English Winery. Based in the UK.
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Charlie Foley
Auctioneer & wine specialist at the Christie's, a renouned British auction house. Based in the UK.
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Philip Rich
Australian wine writer, senior show judge and consultant. Based in Australia.
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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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Madeleine Stenwreth MW
International wine consultant, winner of “The Swedish Wine personality of the Year” in 2022. Based in Sweden.
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DWWA judge profile: Sylvia Wu
Sylvia Wu is the Decanter's Regional Editor for Asia and Northern & Eastern Europe as well as the editor of DecanterChina.com.
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DWWA judge profile: Julie Sheppard
Julie Sheppard is Decanter's Regional Editor for Australia, New Zealand & South Africa, as well as Spirits Editor.
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DWWA judge profile: Aldo Fiordelli
Aldo Fiordelli is an Italian wine critic, journalist and wine writer. In 2017 he was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne.
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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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Andres Ituarte
Head sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Based in the UK.
