DWWA Judge 2025

Andres Ituarte

Head sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Based in the UK.

Andrea Eby

Italian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada.

Bree Stock MW

Director of education at the Oregon Wine Board and owner of a wine consultancy business, Constant Crush Advisors. Based in the US.

Tom Hewson

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

Julie Buckley

Wine sales, procurement & supply chain expert, currently serving as the managing director at Winetraders UK ltd. Based in the UK.

Elsa Macdonald MW

Head of wine education at Arterra Wines Canada. Based in Canada.

Ed Adams MW

Wine consultant and works on a Spanish wine project with South African winemaker partner Bruce Jack. Based in the UK.

Daphne Teremetz

Independent wine consultant, specialised in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.

Christine Parkinson

Award-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks, Based in the UK.

Ben Robson

Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.

Beatrice Bessi

Head sommelier at the Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone. Based in the UK.

Andrew Shaw

Leading figure in the UK wine industry, currently a wine director at Coterie. Based in the UK.

Anne Burchett

Wine marketing specialist, a writer and lecturer on the business of wine. Based in the UK.

Audrey Annoh-Antwi

Sommelier, event host and occasional writer specialising in pairing wine with West African food. Based in the UK.

Alexandre Freguin

Award winning sommelier, wine consultant and winemaker. Based in France.

Martin Hudson MW

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