Chris Hardy
Loire Valley specialist, currently serving as the managing director at Charles Sydney Wines Ltd. 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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Diana Rollan
Group head of beverage for restaurant & hotel group, D&D London; specializing in Spanish Wines. Based in the UK.
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Cathy van Zyl MW
Former chair of the IMW and associate editor of South Africa's most comprehensive & oldest wine guide, Platter's. Based in South Africa.
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Andrea Briccarello
Former sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.
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Aldo Graziani
Sommelier, owner, and manager of Aldo’s Vinoteca Restoran, Casa Cruz Restaurante Bar, and Bebop Jazz Club, as well as a wine writer. Based in Argentina.
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Andrea Eby
Italian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada.
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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.
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Tom Hewson
Champagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
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Sarah Knowles MW
Buyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America & Sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
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Rostislav Petrov
Commercially minded wine professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Based in the UK.
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Rebecca Palmer
Rebecca Palmer is associate director and buyer for Corney & Barrow, which has offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Based in the UK.
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Igor Sotric
Igor Sotric is head sommelier and wine buyer at China Tang at the Dorchester.
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Daphne Teremetz
Independent wine consultant, specialised in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.
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Christine Parkinson
Award-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks, Based in the UK.
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Ben Robson
Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.
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Andrew Shaw
Leading figure in the UK wine industry, currently a wine director at Coterie. Based in the UK.
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Anne Burchett
Wine marketing specialist, a writer and lecturer on the business of wine. Based in the UK.
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Alexandre Freguin
Award winning sommelier, wine consultant and winemaker. Based in France.
