Tamas Czinki MS
First and only Hungarian who has achieved the Master Sommelier title, Based in Hungary.
DWWA Senior Judges
In regions with multiple panels, Senior Judges lead individual tasting panels, ensuring rigorous evaluation and alignment with Decanter’s standards. They provide vital leadership and consistency to support the Regional Chairs.
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Robert McNulty
Over 35 years plus working in a wide range of roles within the wine world. Based in Italy.
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Robert Mathias MW
Master of Wine and Wine Buyer specialising in Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone. Based in the UK.
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Laure Patry
Worked as a sommerlier for 23 years and now manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK.
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Keith Isaac MW
Importer and distributor of wine and an MW for 35 years. Based in the UK.
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Lenka Sedlackova MW
Experienced Brand Manager and Buyer, specialising in Greek wine. Based in the UK.
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Julia Sewell
Ex-sommelier and avid wine geek. Based in the UK.
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Jean Wareing MW
Master of Wine and Alliance Wine Brand Manager specialising in Spain, Portugal and South Africa. Based in the UK.
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Igor Luković
Experienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. International wine judge and the chairman of a multitude of regional and international wine competitions. Based in Serbia.
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Peter Csizmadia-Honigh
The world’s leading authority on the wines of India. Based in the UK.
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Ágnes Csiba Herczeg (Dr.)
Award-winning expert in wine market strategy expert and the leading wine strategist at SPAR Hungary. Based in Hungary.
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Élyse Lambert MS
Award-winning sommelier and first Quebecois Master sommelier. Based in Canada.
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Eugene Mlynczyk MW
Canadian Master of Wine, educator, and sales ambassador. Based in Canada.
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Jane Boyce MW
Renowned wine consultant with four decades of wine trade experience. Based in the UK.
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Jason Millar
Writer, communicator, judge, and consultant with a focus on Italy and South Africa. Based in the UK.
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Paulo Brammer
Experienced wine buyer and educator helping to develop the South American wine industry. Based in Brazil.
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Dimitri Mesnard MS
Division Vice President Brand Ambassador for Jackson Family Wines. Based in the UK.
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Annette Scarfe MW
WSET and Bordeaux educator. Based in Singapore.
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Agustin Trapero
Award-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.
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Valentin Radosav
Learning and Development Manager for Conrad St James Hotel. Based in the UK.
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Tom Forrest
Wine educator and owner of TomFDrinks. Based in the UK.
