Gerard Barnes
Over 30 years of experience in buying and product development for both on and off trade and grocery. 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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Jorge Lucki
Renowned consultant and wine journalist with 25 years writing uninterruptedly for Valor Econômico, the country’s leading newspaper on the economy. Based in Brazil.
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Julia Sewell
Ex-sommelier and avid wine geek. Based in the UK.
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Jonas Röjerman MW
Master of Wine specializing on the Swedish off trade market. Based in Sweden.
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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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Johan Larsson
French wine buyer at Systembolaget. Based in Sweden.
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Igor Luković
Experienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. International wine judge and the chairman of a multitude of regional and international wine competitions. Based in Serbia.
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Kamal Malik MS
First Indian Master Sommelier. Based in the Maldives.
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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
Wine educator and writer. Based in the UK.
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Göran Klintberg
Former President of the Swedish Sommelier Association. Based in Sweden.
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Nigel Wilkinson MS
Master Sommelier and Educator. Based in the UK.
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Daisuke Kawai
Asia champion of French wine sommelier competition (by SOPEXA) and F&B consultant. Based in Singapore.
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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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Erik Simonics
Experienced head of wine managing multiple venues. Based in the UK.
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Élyse Lambert MS
Award-winning sommelier and first Quebecois Master sommelier. Based in Canada.
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Eddie McDougall
Australian fine wine producer, founder of modern-era négociant The Flying Winemaker and Greater China business expert. Based in Macau.
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Devon Lochhead
Passionate Sommelier, Tutor & Judge. Based in Hong Kong.
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Demetri Walters MW
A wine consultant with an expertise in presenting to and educating the international wine trade and public. Based in the UK.
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Elod Adam
Wine importer and consultant with over twenty years of experience focusing on Champagne and Riesling. Based in Romania.
