Ben Chan
Senior BBX Wine Specialist at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Based in the UK.
The DWWA Judges
Read the profiles of the world’s best wine tasters, and find out which judges sit on which panels.
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Nick Dumergue
Global wine industry veteran based in Santa Monica, California. Based in the US.
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Michele Fazari
Distinguished sommelier with expertise in international wine judging. Based in the UK.
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Leona De Pasquale
Taiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.
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Nelson Pari
Italian Wine Buyer at SWIG. Based in the UK.
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María José Huertas Vega
Head Sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's Top Sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain.
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Matthew Horsley
Award-winning wine buyer for The Wine Society responsible for Bordeaux, South Africa, Greece and England. Based in the UK.
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Matthew Forster MW
Award-winning Master of Wine and education professional specialising in Spanish wines. Based in the UK.
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Neil Sommerfelt MW
Experienced Master of Wine and wine buying consultant. Based in the UK.
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Matthew Wilkin MS
Award-winning Master Sommelier specialising in Loire, Burgundy, Rhône, Spain & South African wines. Based in the UK.
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Matt Smith
Experienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK.
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Marco Iaccarino
Operating in luxury hotels in London since 2014 specialising in fine French and Italian wines. Based in the UK.
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Laure Patry
Worked as a sommerlier for 23 years and now manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK.
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Maria Valeria Gamper
Educator and sommelier named Best Sommelier of the Americas 20222. Based in Spain.
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Lauren Denyer
Wine educator at WSET School London certified in Sherry, Madeira, Rioja, Cava, and Bordeaux. Based in the UK.
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Mike Best MW
Wine buyer, educator, and Master of Wine. Based in the UK.
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Keith Isaac MW
Importer and distributor of wine and an MW for 35 years. Based in the UK.
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Melania Battiston
An award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.
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Lenka Sedlackova MW
Experienced Brand Manager and Buyer, specialising in Greek wine. Based in the UK.
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Magdalena Kaiser
International wine writer, judge, and consultant, bringing over 40 years of expertise in wine and gastronomy. Based in Canada.
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Luma Monteiro
Award-Winning Wine Communicator, buyer and #31 in the Top 100 most influential people in drinks in the UK. Based in the UK.
