DWWA Judge 2025

DWWA judge: Almudena Alberca MW

First female Master of Wine in Spain, accomplished winemaker, sustainability advocate, and global consultant. Based in Spain

DWWA judge: Alexandra Mawson

Champagne & Sparkling buyer at Waitrose, Champagne Academician, featured in Top 100 Most Influential in Drinks Industry. Based in the UK.

DWWA Judge: Alessandra Piubello

Widely published journalist and wine expert, co-editor of the I Vini di Veronelli Guida Oro wine guide. Based in Italy.

DWWA judge: Benjamin Llewelyn

Founder and managing director of Carte Blanche Wines, a wholesale wine agency and importer. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge: Beverly Tabbron MW

Buyer and leads training and education at Hallgarten & Novum Wines. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge: Andrea Briccarello

Andrea Briccarello is a senior business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge: Beatriz Machado

Director of Marketing and Wine Tourism at Niepoort. Based in Portugal.

DWWA judge: Andrea Eby

Italian Programs Director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada.

DWWA judge: Bree Stock MW

Director of education at the Oregon Wine Board and owns a wine consultancy business, Constant Crush Advisors. Based in the US.

DWWA judge profile: Bruno Besa

Bruno Besa is Managing Director of Astrum Wine cellars.

DWWA judge: Ben Robson

Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge: Beatrice Bessi

Head Sommelier at the Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge: Andrew Shaw

Wine Director at Coterie. Based in the UK.

DWWA judge: Anne Burchett

Wine marketing specialist, a writer and a lecturer on the business of wine. Based in the UK.