Rhone Judges

Tim Marson MW

Master of Wine with over 25 years of international judging experience and buying director for a major US online wine and spirits retailer. Based in the US.

Helga Louise Schroeder MS

Germany's first female Master Sommelier. Based in Germany.

Laurent Richet MS

Master sommelier, wine consultant for the oldest wine importing company of the Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands.

Fiona Hayes

Experienced retail and fine wine buyer, currently a wine buyer at The Wine Society. Based in the UK.

Cat Lomax

International wine & wine retail consultant with years of experience as a buyer for major UK retailers. Based in the UK.

Colin Thorne

Wine buyer at Vagabond group of wine bars & shops. Based in the UK.

Ruben Desport

Director at Elegant Wines Ostend. Based in Belgium.

Neil Sommerfelt MW

Experienced master of wine and wine buying consultant. Based in the UK.

Nigel Wilkinson MS

Master Sommelier and educator. Based in the UK.

Frank Roeder MW

Seasoned wine trade professional and ceo of Masterwein Frank Roeder. Based in Germany.

Benjamin Llewelyn

Founder and managing director of Carte Blanche Wines, a wholesale wine agency and importer. Based in the UK.

Beverly Tabbron MW

Experienced and long-standing wine buyer, currently working at Hallgarten & Novum Wines. Based in the UK.

Alexandre Freguin

Award winning sommelier, wine consultant and winemaker. Based in France.