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MEET THE JUDGES

Recruited for their unrivalled expertise, the IWSC judges are at the heart of our awards

Our judges assess every glass put in front of them methodically to ensure a fair and true result, tasting and discussing each entry alongside the rest of the panel. Our panels consist of experts and influencers from every sector of the drinks trade, from buyers, importers and distributors to the specialists making and serving the drinks. View our judges below.

Sarah Benson
Sarah Benson

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Co-operative

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Bruno Besa
Bruno Besa

Position: Managing Director

Company: Astrum Wines

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Jake Biggs
Jake Biggs

Position: Wine & Spirit Buyer

Company: Majestic

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Claire Blackler MW
Claire Blackler MW

Position: Owner

Company: Claire Drink

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Beans Boughton MW
Beans Boughton MW

Position: Buyer

Company: Alliance Wine

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Maria Boumpa
Maria Boumpa

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Da Terra Restaurant

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Romain Bourger
Romain Bourger

Position: Director of Wine & Beverage and Wine Head of Sales

Company: The Vineyard

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Imogen Bowen-Davies
Imogen Bowen-Davies

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Waitrose

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Camilla Bowler
Camilla Bowler

Position: Consultant

Company: Cuchet&co

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Winifred Bowman
Winifred Bowman

Position: Wine Consultant, Writer

Company: Freelance

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Paulo Brammer
Paulo Brammer

Company: Berkmann Wine Cellars Brasil

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Beth Brickenden
Beth Brickenden

Company: My Corkscrew

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Libby Brodie
Libby Brodie

Position: Wine Consultant & Columnist

Company: Bacchus & Brodie / City AM

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Freddy Bulmer
Freddy Bulmer

Company: The Wine Society

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Immacolata Cannavo
Immacolata Cannavo

Company: Oblix Restaurant

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Salvatore Castano
Salvatore Castano

Position: On Trade Advisor & Wine Buyer at Friarwood Fine Wines

Company: Friarwood

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Nicolo Cereghini
Nicolo Cereghini

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

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Umay Çeviker
Umay Çeviker

Position: Writer

Company: Heritage Vines of Turkey initiative / Slow Food and Slow Wine Coalition

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Davit  Chichua
Davit Chichua

Position: Director at Institute for Viticulture and Oenology

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Irakli  Cholobargia
Irakli Cholobargia

Position: Marketing Consultant, Wines & Spirits

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