DWWA Judge 2021

Magnavai Janjo

Winemaker and wine buyer. Based in the UK.

DWWA Regional Chair for Bordeaux: Alun Griffiths MW

Alun Griffiths MW is a highly respected wine expert with over 35 years of experience in the UK wine industry and extensive consulting work in the Chinese market.

DWWA judge profile: Laura Rhys MS

Laura Rhys MS is the Prestige Development Manager at Gusbourne, a leading English wine estate.

DWWA judge profile: Silvia Garatti

Silvia Garatti is Head of Trade at Roberts Rolls.

DWWA judge profile: Rebecca Palmer

Rebecca Palmer is Associate Director and Buyer for Corney & Barrow, which has offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

DWWA judge profile: Nick Oakley

Nick Oakley is the Director of Oakley Wine Agencies, one of the UK’s leading Portuguese specialists.

DWWA judge profile: Igor Sotric

Igor Sotric is Head Sommelier and Wine Buyer at China Tang at the Dorchester.

DWWA judge profile: Jan Konetzki

Jan Konetzki is an independent sommelier offering consultancy services for trade and private clients.

DWWA judge profile: Michael Harrison

Michael Harrison has held many different roles in the wine trade including Sommelier, Wine Buyer, Fine Wine Manager and Consultant.

DWWA judge profile: Philip Tuck MW

Philip Tuck MW is Wine Director at Hatch Mansfield.

DWWA judge profile: Matteo Montone MS

Matteo Montone MS is Wine Director at Berners Tavern.

DWWA judge profile: Maggie Macpherson

Maggie Macpherson is Group Buyer at the premium distributor and retailer Jeroboams.

DWWA judge profile: Aleesha Hansel

Aleesha Hansel is a wine communicator and freelance writer. She is the wine columnist for Red Magazine.

DWWA judge profile: Dawn Davies MW

Dawn Davies MW is Head Buyer at Speciality Drinks.

DWWA judge profile: Laurent Chaniac

Laurent Chaniac is a wine consultant who has become popular offering the ultimate wine and spicy food experience.

Martin Hudson MW

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

DWWA judge profile: Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith embodies both music and wine, being a professional musician for over 20 years and working as a sommelier at the Clove Club in London.

DWWA judge profile: Joanna Lory

Joanne lory is Portfolio and Marketing Manager at Indigo Wine. This involves managing relationships with winemakers and promoting them to the press and trade through engaging content, visits and events for the independent restaurant and beverage sectors.

DWWA judge profile: Martin Lam

Martin Lam is a mentor of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, a member of The Master Chefs of Great Britain, and also consults on wine, food and restaurants.

DWWA judge profile: Chris Kissack

Chris Kissack is the author of TheWinedoctor.com, a subscription website which he has been publishing since 2000, and is a regular reporter from the annual Bordeaux en primeur tastings.

DWWA judge profile: Martin Campion

Martin Campion is Senior Product Manager for Laithwaite’s Wine.