DWWA Judge 2023

Susan Hulme MW

Bollinger Tasting medal winner, Master of Wine specialising in Italian wines. Based in the UK.

Colin Thorne

Wine Buyer at Vagabond since its inception in 2010. Based in the UK.

Tamas Czinki MS

First and only Hungarian who has achieved the Master Sommelier title, Based in Hungary.

Robert McNulty

Over 35 years plus working in a wide range of roles within the wine world. Based in Italy.

Alex Bridgeman

Event organiser of The Big Fortified Tasting. Based in the UK.

Ruben Desport

Director at Elegant Wines Ostend. Based in Belgium.

Freddie Cobb

Part of the award-winning Ontrade Buying Team of the Year 2024. Based in the UK.

Robert Mathias MW

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

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.

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.

Christopher Tanghe MS

Master Sommelier and Director of Education at GuildSomm. Based in the US.

Ben Chan

Senior BBX Wine Specialist at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Based in the UK.

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.