DWWA 2026

Anna Lee Lijima

Veteran wine critic and journalist specializing in German, French and American wines. Based in USA & Japan.

Vladimer Kublashvili

Experienced Georgian winemaker and international wine judge. Based in Georgia.

Yuri Shima

Wine journalist, specialising in Champagne and a licensed attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. Based in USA & Japan.

Sietze Wijma

Wine educator specialising in flavour compounds. Based in Netherlands

Rosana Lisa

A renowned winemaker with extensive experience across diverse wine regions around the world. Based in Spain

Pietro Russo MW

Italian master of wine and international consultant of winemaking. Based in Italy

Cristina Mercuri

Leading wine educator, presenter, consultant & international wine judge. Based in Italy.

Yannick Benjamin

Michelin sommelier of the year, restaurateur and a trailblazer in accessibility and diversity in the wine world. Based in the US

Leona De Pasquale

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

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Agustin Trapero

Award-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.

Eleftherios Hanialidis MS

The first Greek master sommelier, boasting extensive experience in the wine industry. Based in Greece.

Matt Smith

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

Amaya Cervera

Wine writer and founder of the bilingual website, Spanish Wine Lover. Based in Spain.

Devon Lochhead

Former sommelier, tutor & judge, currently working as the regional director for Asia at DGB Pty Ltd. Based in Hong Kong.

Cat Lomax

International wine & wine retail consultant with years of experience as a buyer for major UK retailers. Based in the UK.

Julie Buckley

Wine sales, procurement & supply chain expert, currently serving as the chief operating officer at Winetraders UK Ltd. Based in the UK.

Fiona Hayes

Experienced retail and fine wine buyer, currently a wine buyer at The Wine Society. Based in the UK.

Anne Jones

Experienced wine consultant specialising in sustainability, regenerative viticulture and the UK wine industry. Based in the UK.

Joseph Arthur

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

James Davis MW

Master of Wine and wine director at Chestnut. Based in the UK.