DWWA judge profile: Nicolas Clerc MS
Nicolas Clerc MS works as a buyer for Armit Wines. He is President of the sommelier arm of the Academy of Food and Wine Service 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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DWWA judge profile: Laurent Richet MS
Laurent Richet MS is the Head Sommelier at Restaurant Fitzgerald in Rotterdam.
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Luis Capitao
Managing Partner of the company which he co-founded, Touchstone Wines, a sales and marketing firm working with foreign wineries.
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Higgo Jacobs
Renowned sommelier and ground-breaking fine wine entrepreneur. Based in South Africa.
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DWWA judge profile: Elvis Ziakos
Elvis Ziakos is Head Sommelier at The Greenhouse restaurant in London.
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DWWA judge profile: Elsa Macdonald MW
Elsa Macdonald MW is Head of Wine Education at Arterra Wines Canada.
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Ed Adams MW
Wine consultant and works on a Spanish wine project with South African winemaker partner Bruce Jack. Based in the UK.
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Daphne Teremetz
Award-winning wine buyer, specialised in Bordeaux, currently freelance. Based in the UK.
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Christine Parkinson
Award-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks, Based in the UK.
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Cat Lomax
Cat Lomax has been a buyer for major UK retailers including Laithwaites, Waitrose, Majestic and, most recently, Marks & Spencer.
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Ben Robson
Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.
