Tim Hall
Champagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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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Saša Špiranec
Renowned wine writer specializing in New Europe wines. Based in Croatia.
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Nick Room
Acknowledged wine trade professional now working across the industry in a consulting role. Based in the UK.
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Luigi Buonanno
Head of Sales for one of the most prestigious UK wine suppliers, with over 15 years of experience in the wine industry. Based in the UK.
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Mike Ritchie MW
Experienced, commercial and widely travelled wine professional. Based in the UK.
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Almudena Alberca MW
First female Master of Wine in Spain, accomplished winemaker, sustainability advocate, and global consultant. Based in Spain
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Alejandro Iglesias
International wine writer, sommelier and the co-founder of vinomanos.com, the first Argentine wine app.. Based in Argentina.
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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.
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DWWA judge profile: Dimitar Nikolov
Dimitar Nikolov is the Business Development Director at Apollo Wine, an online wine shop in Bulgaria.
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Chris Hardy
Loire Valley specialist representing nearly 70 of the region's best and most renowned winemakers. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Ivan Barbic MW
Ivan Barbic MW consults for different wine producers and is owner of Ivan Barbic Wine Consulting.
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Diana Rollan
Renowned Group Head of Beverage, specializing in Spanish Wines. Based in the UK.
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Cathy van Zyl MW
Former chair of the IMW and associate editor of the Platter's South African Wine Guide. Based in South Africa.
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Andrea Briccarello
Judges on Northern Italy & Tuscany panels. Former sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager. Based in the UK.
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Aldo Graziani
Sommelier, owner, and manager of Aldo’s Vinoteca Restoran, Casa Cruz Restaurante Bar, and Bebop Jazz Club, as well as a wine writer. Based in Argentina
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DWWA judge profile: Marcel Orford-Williams
Marcel Orford-Williams is a buyer for The Wine Society, sourcing from Rhône, Southern and regional French wines and Germany.
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Bree Stock MW
Director of education at the Oregon Wine Board and owns a wine consultancy business, Constant Crush Advisors. Based in the US.
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Beverley Blanning MW
Beverley Blanning MW is a writer, judge, educator, presenter and tour guide.
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Tom Hewson
Champagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sarah Knowles MW
Sarah Knowles MW is a buyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America, sparkling wines and spirits.
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DWWA judge profile: Robert Gorjak
Robert Gorjak is a wine writer and author. He also founded Slovenia’s first wine school, Belvi.
