DWWA Judge 2023

Tom Forrest

Wine educator and owner of TomFDrinks. Based in the UK.

Tim Hall

Champagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.

Saša Špiranec

Renowned wine writer specializing in New Europe wines. Based in Croatia.

Sara Bachiorri

Ex-sommelier turned buyer at Woodwinters. Based in the UK.

Peter Mitchell MW

Experienced buyer specializing in high end trade and retail. Based in the UK.

Nick Room

Acknowledged wine trade professional now working across the industry in a consulting role. Based in the UK.

Luigi Buonanno

Head of sales for one of the most prestigious UK wine suppliers, with over 15 years of experience in the wine industry. Based in the UK.

Nigel Wilkinson

Owner of restaurant and importer specialising in the wines of the Loire valley since early 1980’s. Based in the UK.

Mike Ritchie MW

Experienced, commercial and widely travelled wine professional. Based in the UK.

Tim Triptree MW

Master of wine and international director of wine and spirits at Christie’s, a renowned British auction house. Based in the UK.

DWWA Regional Chair for the Balkans, Central & Eastern Europe, and Croatia & Slovenia: Dr Wojciech Bońkowski MW

Wojciech Bońkowski is a wine writer, writing articles, blogs and books as well as being President of the Polish Wine Trade Association.

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 Regional Chair for Piedmont: Michaela Morris

Michaela Morris is an international wine writer and educator, based in Vancouver, Canada.

Joseph Arthur

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

James Davis MW

Master of Wine and General Manager of an English Winery. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge profile: Davide Buongiorno

Davide Buongiorno is an experienced sommelier and runs his own wine consultancy firm.

DWWA Judge Profile: Darrel Joseph

Darrel Joseph is a wine writer, currently working on a wine book on the Balkan wine countries.

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. 

DWWA judge profile: Neil Bernardi

Neil Bernardi is the Chief Operating Officer at Colgin Cellars,

DWWA judge profile: 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.