Spain Judges

Alberto Ruffoni

Sommelier, wine communicator, and award winning blind taster. Based in Spain.

Alex Bridgeman

Fortified wines expert and event organiser of The Big Fortified Tasting in London. Based in the UK.

Eleftherios Hanialidis MS

The first Greek master sommelier, boasting extensive experience in the wine industry. Based in Greece.

Christopher Tanghe MS

Master sommelier and director of education at GuildSomm. Based in the US.

Benjamin Hasko MS, MW

Dual titleholder, master of wine and master sommelier. Based in Singapore.

Eugene Mlynczyk MW

Canadian master of wine, educator, and sales ambassador. Based in Canada.

Annette Scarfe MW

Global wine judge, WSET and Bordeaux educator for media, trade & consumers. Based in Singapore.

Amaya Cervera

Wine writer and founder of the bilingual website, Spanish Wine Lover. Based in Spain.

Agustin Trapero

Award-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.

Almudena Alberca MW

First female master of wine in Spain, accomplished winemaker, sustainability advocate, and global consultant. Based in Spain

Christine Allen

Fine wine and marketing director at Mentzendorff. Based in the UK.

Catherine Yen

Wine educator & judge, works very closely with the Chevalier du Tastevin Burgundy association. Based in Hong Kong.

Charlie Foley

Auctioneer & wine specialist at the Christie's. Based in the UK.

Diana Rollan

Group head of beverage for restaurant & hotel group, D&D London; specializing in Spanish Wines. Based in the UK.

Ed Adams MW

Wine consultant and works on a Spanish wine project with South African winemaker partner Bruce Jack. Based in the UK.

Christine Parkinson

Award-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks, Based in the UK.