DWWA 2025

Laura Depasquale MS

Master Sommelier, Italian wine expert, and top fine wine executive. Based in the US.

Robert Mathias MW

Master of Wine and Wine Buyer specialising in Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone. Based in the UK.

Yannick Benjamin

Michelin sommelier of the year, restaurateur and a trailblazer in accessible hospitality, diversity, and community-driven wine initiatives. Based in the US

Rick Fisher

Author and educator on the wines of Spain. Based in the US.

Regine Lee MW

Industry-recognised master of wine, in the UK importer/distributor sector. Based in the UK.

Ray O'Connor MW

International Wine Consultant and Speaker. Based in the UK.

Rebecca Gergely Ohayon

Trade wine buyer with French expertise. Based in the UK.

Rhys Pender MW

Master of Wine who runs Little Farm Winery in the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia. Based in Canada.

Nadia Williamson

Experienced buyer, having held roles managing buying categories for Majestic and currently at M&S. Based in the UK.

Anne Jones

Experienced wine consultant specialising in sustainability, regenerative viticulture and the UK wine industry. Based in the UK.

Justin Martindale MW

Award-winning Master of Wine and wine educator. Based in the UK.

Eleftherios Hanialidis MS

The first Greek master sommelier, boasting extensive experience in the wine industry. Based in Greece.

Nick Dumergue

Global wine industry veteran based in Santa Monica, California. Based in the US.

Michele Fazari

Distinguished sommelier with expertise in international wine judging. Based in the UK.

Leona De Pasquale

Taiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.

Nelson Pari

Italian Wine Buyer at SWIG. Based in the UK.

María José Huertas Vega

Head Sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's Top Sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain.

Matthew Horsley

Award-winning wine buyer for The Wine Society responsible for Bordeaux, South Africa, Greece and England. Based in the UK.

Matthew Forster MW

Award-winning Master of Wine and education professional specialising in Spanish wines. Based in the UK.

Matthew Wilkin MS

Award-winning Master Sommelier specialising in Loire, Burgundy, Rhône, Spain & South African wines. Based in the UK.

Matt Smith

Experienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK.