DWWA Judges 2025

Emma Dawson MW

Former wine buyer at M&S, currently the head of buying at Berkmann Wine Cellar. Based in the UK.

Pilar Cavero

Best sommelier in Spain 2013, currently a wine critic for the Spanish newspaper ABC. Based in the UK.

Benjamin Gubbins

General manager and WSET educator at Vagabond Wines, London. Based in the UK.

Laurent Richet MS

Master sommelier, wine consultant for the oldest wine importing company of the Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands.

Dilyan Kolev

Hospitality and wine industry professional specializing in wines from Central and Eastern Europe. Based in the UK.

Cat Lomax

International wine & wine retail consultant with years of experience as a buyer for major UK retailers. Based in the UK.

Alan Bednarski

Award winning sommelier, manager at House Of Champagne & Poland's Champagne ambassador. Based in Poland.

Beverley Blanning MW

Award-winning experienced writer and Decanter contributor. Author of Wines of the Loire Valley. Based in the UK.