DWWA Judges S to Z

Tamas Czinki MS

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

Yannick Benjamin

Michelin sommelier of the year, restaurateur and a trailblazer in accessible hospitality, diversity, and community-driven wine initiatives. Based in the US

Tone Veseth Furuholmen MW

Master of Wine and Senior Product Manager of wines at the Norwegian Wine Monopoly. Based in Norway.

Sebastian Braun

Wine Director and Managing Director at Oenoforos Group. Based in Sweden.

Stefan Kobald

Head Sommelier at Core by Clare Smyth. Based in the UK.

Sanya Abhay

Independent consultant and educator. Based in the UK.

Wieteke Teppema

Former sommelier, now the commercial director and wine buyer for Drop Wine Shops and App. Based in the UK.

Zsuzsa Toronyi

Wine marketer specialising in promoting Central and Eastern European wine. Based in the UK.

Victoria Daskal

International wine writer, presenter, consultant and WSET Diploma educator. Based in the UK.

Victoria MacKenzie MW

Head of wine research and curriculum at WSET. Based in the UK.

Valentin Radosav

Learning and Development Manager for Conrad St James Hotel. Based in the UK.

Tom Forrest

Wine educator and owner of TomFDrinks. Based in the UK.

Tim Hall

Champagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.

Treve Ring

Wine writer, critic, judge, and speaker, focusing on Champagne. Based in Canada.

Saša Špiranec

Renowned wine writer specializing in New Europe wines. Based in Croatia.

Serdar Balkaya

Wine consultant and buyer with decades of experience in UK wine trade specialising in fine wines. Based in the UK.

Salvatore Castano

Buyer at Friarwood. Based in the UK.

Sara Bachiorri

Ex-sommelier turned buyer at Woodwinters. Based in the UK.

Tim Triptree MW

Master of wine and international director of wine and spirits at Christie’s, a renowned British auction house. Based in the UK.

Tom Hewson

Champagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.