DWWA 2025

Marcel Orford-Williams

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

Laura Rhys MS

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

Tom Hewson

Champagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.

Silvia Garatti

Silvia Garatti is head of trade at Roberts Rolls. Based in the UK.

Sarah Knowles MW

Buyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America & Sparkling wines. Based in the UK.

Rostislav Petrov

Commercially minded wine professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Based in the UK.

Rebecca Palmer

Rebecca Palmer is associate director and buyer for Corney & Barrow, which has offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. 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.

Igor Sotric

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

Martin Hudson MW

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

Lionel Periner

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