DWWA 2023

DWWA judge profile: Aleesha Hansel

Aleesha Hansel is a wine communicator and freelance writer. She is the wine columnist for Red Magazine.

DWWA judge profile: Nelson Guerreiro

Nelson Guerreiro is Sommelier and Brand Ambassador, for the Italian brands: Antinori, San Guido, Zenato, Tommasi, at Garrafeira Nacional in Portugal.

DWWA Judge profile: Vincent Gasnier MS

Vincent Gasnier MS is Managing Director of his own wine consultancy company, VincentGasnier.co.uk, through which he is a wine buyer and sommelier for many hotels and restaurants, and also manages cellars for private clients, hosts events and appears on TV shows.

DWWA judge profile: Thomas Curtius MW

Thomas Curtius MW works as a wine PR professional, consultant, judge, writer teacher and lecturer.

DWWA judge profile: Dawn Davies MW

Dawn Davies MW is Head Buyer at Speciality Drinks.

DWWA judge profile: Laurent Chaniac

Laurent Chaniac is a wine consultant who has become popular offering the ultimate wine and spicy food experience.

Gerard Barnes

Over 30 years of experience in buying and product development for both on and off trade and grocery. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge profile: Serdar Balkaya

Serdar Balkaya is a wine consultant who previously led sommelier teams at Hakkasan's HKK restaurant, the Royal Automobile Club, and Dinner by Heston.

DWWA judge profile: Julie Albin

Julie is an international wine consultant, content specialist, and WSET Certified Educator.

DWWA judge profile: Lisa M. Airey

Lisa M. Airey has 13 years of experience in wine wholesale. She is currently the Education Director for the Wine Scholar Guild.

DWWA judge profile: Nikhil Agarwal

Nikhil Agarwal represents The Edinburgh Whisky Academy in India, co-organises of ProWine Mumbai and runs the wine, spirits, and luxury consulting agency All Things Nice.

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DWWA Regional Chair for Champagne: Peter Liem

Peter Liem is an American wine writer and author of ChampagneGuide.net, an award-winning online guide to the wines and wine producers of Champagne.