Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 Judges’ Party

See photos from the judges' party held at Tobacco Dock on 29 April during judging week for the Decanter World Wine Awards 2015.

Spain and Sherry Regional co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW and Matthew Hemming MW. Arabella Woodrow MW (left), Nancy Gilchrist MW and Madeleine Stenwreth MW enjoy catching up as the judges' party gets underway. After a day of tasting wines, judges could enjoy a refreshing gin and Fever Tree tonic. Decanter Content Director John Stimpfig and Languedoc-Roussillon Regional co-Chair James Lawther MW discuss the day's wines. Katie Exton, DWWA Chair Steven Spurrier and Matthieu Longuere MS. Decanter Publishing Director Sarah Kemp and DWWA Chair Steven Spurrier thank all judges, runners, support teams and Decanter staff. Decanter Publishing Director Sarah Kemp offers a special thank you to several key Decanter staff members, including tastings director Christelle Guibert and awards director Christabel Lemke. Gin & Tonics from London No 1 gin. English winery Chapel Down supplied some of its own bottled beer for the event - or 'palate refreshers' as some winemakers call them. Riedel provided thousands of glasses for the judging and the judges' party. Live music at the DWWA 2015 Judges' Party at Tobacco Dock. First song? Sittin' on the dock of the bay... The feast is served for DWWA 2015 judges. Hungry judges line up for the BBQ. Belu Water kept everyone hydrated throughout judging week and the judges' party DWWA Chair Steven Spurrier. The judges had a Champagne reception from Laurent-Perrier. Judges also had a chance to taste the gold wines from that day. DWWA judging was sponsored by Riedel and Belu water, and the judges party kindly sponsored by Laurent Perrier Champagne, Chapel Down, London No 1 gin, Fever Tree tonic and Beronia wines. The party was still going strong as night drew in at Tobacco Dock.

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 Judges’ Party

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