DWWA Judges I to M

Jeremy Lithgow MW

Head of Wine for Amathus Drinks, a UK based importer and distributor of wines and spirits from across the globe.

Ivan Barbic MW

Experienced wine buyer and international consultant for wine producers. Based in Switzerland.

Lydia Harrison MW

Head of education and events at WSET School London. Based in the UK.

Jamie Hutchinson

Founder of an independent wine merchant & running a precision viticulture company. Based in France.

Ieva Markaityte

Independent wine consultant with over 20 years experience in the wine trade. Based in the UK.

Laura Depasquale MS

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

Justin Martindale MW

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

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.

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.

Marco Iaccarino

Operating in luxury hotels in London since 2014 specialising in fine French and Italian wines. Based in the UK.

Laure Patry

Former executive head sommelier at The Social Company, now the UK manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK.

Maria Valeria Gamper

Educator and sommelier named Best Sommelier of the Americas 20222. Based in Spain.

Lauren Denyer

Wine educator at WSET School London certified in Sherry, Madeira, Rioja, Cava, and Bordeaux. Based in the UK.

Mike Best MW

Wine buyer, educator, and Master of Wine. Based in the UK.

Keith Isaac MW

Importer and distributor of wine and an MW for 35 years. Based in the UK.

Melania Battiston

An award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.