Sarah Knowles MW is a senior buyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Italy, North America and sparkling wines. She joined the Society in 2014 after gaining broad experience in premium wine buying and distribution, and became a Master of Wine in 2015, winning the award for the best research paper. Widely respected across the international wine trade, Sarah is also an experienced wine judge, regularly working with competitions including the IWSC. Her expertise spans fine wine, Champagne and premium Italian wines.