DWWA Judge 2021

DWWA judge profile: Lionel Periner

Lionel Periner is Head Sommelier at Adnams in Birmingham.

DWWA judge profile: James John MW

Now retired, James John MW worked in the wine industry for over 50 years, in various buying and blending roles and he established the Bath Wine School.

DWWA judge profile: Emma Dawson MW

Emma Dawson MW is head of buying for Berkmann Wine Cellars.

DWWA judge profile: Alistair Cooper MW

Alistair Cooper MW is an independent British wine writer, judge, consultant and educator with over 20 years of experience in the industry.

DWWA judge profile: Allan Cheesman

Allan Cheesman spent over 30 years as Trading Director at Sainsbury’s. Now semi-retired, he is a non-Executive Director of Vindipendents buying group and member of the WSET Awards Supervisory Board.

DWWA judge profile: Adam Bruntlett

Adam Bruntlett is responsible for buying Loire, Burgundy, Jura and Savoie for the Berry Bros & Rudd group.