Julia Sewell
Ex-sommelier and avid wine geek, currently working with Raeburn Fine Wines. Based in the UK.
DWWA Senior Judges
In regions with multiple panels, Senior Judges lead individual tasting panels, ensuring rigorous evaluation and alignment with Decanter’s standards. They provide vital leadership and consistency to support the Regional Chairs.
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Jean Wareing MW
Master of Wine and Alliance wine brand manager specialising in Spain, Portugal and South Africa. Based in the UK.
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Igor Luković
Experienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.
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Peter Csizmadia-Honigh
The world’s leading authority on the wines of India. Based in the UK.
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Heather Dougherty
Certfied wine educator and writer, former chairperson of the association of the wine writers. Based in the UK.
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Emanuel Pesqueira
Founder and ceo of Pesqueira Global Luxury Hospitality Consulting and Management. Based in the UK.
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Ágnes Csiba Herczeg (Dr.)
Award-winning expert in wine market strategy expert and the leading wine strategist at SPAR Hungary. Based in Hungary.
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Élyse Lambert MS
Award-winning sommelier and first Quebecois master sommelier. Based in Canada.
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Federico Moccia
Italian wine expert and head sommelier at 67 Pall Mall, London. Based in the UK.
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Paulo Brammer
Experienced wine buyer and educator helping to develop the South American wine industry. Based in Brazil.
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Eduardo Milan
Wine editor for Revista Adega and a judge for the Patricio Tapia’s Descorchados Guide on Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. Based in Brazil.
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Annette Scarfe MW
Global wine judge, WSET and Bordeaux educator for media, trade & consumers. Based in Singapore.
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Christine Marsiglio MW
Bollinger medal winner master of wine, currently serving as the director of education at Wine Folly. Based in the UK.
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Agustin Trapero
Award-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.
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Tim Hall
Champagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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Saša Špiranec
Renowned wine writer specializing in New Europe wines. Based in Croatia.
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Alessandra Piubello
Journalist, writer and expert wine taster, specialized in wine and food; co-editor of the I Vini di Veronelli Guida Oro wine guide. Based in Italy.
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Beatriz Machado
Portugese wine expert, currently serving as the director of marketing and wine tourism at Niepoort. Based in Portugal.
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Alejandro Iglesias
International wine writer, sommelier and the co-founder of vinomanos.com, the first Argentine wine app. Based in Argentina.
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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.
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Bruno Besa
Leading expert in fine Italian and European wines, currently serving as the managing director of Astrum Wine Cellars. Based in the UK.
