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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 Abbott MW
Sarah Abbott MW

Position: Member of the Wine Judging Committee

Company: Swirl Wine Group Ltd

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Andrea Altavilla
Andrea Altavilla

Position: Account Manager

Company: Bibendum

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Giusy Andreacchio
Giusy Andreacchio

Position: WSET Dip, AIS Sommelier.

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Vincenzo Arnese
Vincenzo Arnese

Position: Director of Wine

Company: Raffles London at The OWO

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Joseph Arthur
Joseph Arthur

Company: Mark & Spencer

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Essi  Avellan MW
Essi Avellan MW

Position: Member of the Wine Judging Committee

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Elliot Awin
Elliot Awin

Company: Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS)

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Sara Bachiorri
Sara Bachiorri

Position: Sales manager

Company: WoodWinters

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Levon Bağış
Levon Bağış

Position: Wine Specialist and Trainer / Educator

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Isa Bal MS
Isa Bal MS

Position: Founder & Director

Company: Trivet

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Serdar Balkaya
Serdar Balkaya

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Trivet Restaurant

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Lauren Ballantyne
Lauren Ballantyne

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Tesco

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Gerard  Barnes
Gerard Barnes

Position: Wine buyer

Company: Berkmann Wine Cellars

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Melania Battiston
Melania Battiston

Position: Head Sommelier and Wine Buyer

Company: Aman Resorts

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Dan Belmont
Dan Belmont

Position: Director / Wine Buyer

Company: Good Wine People

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Sarah Benson
Sarah Benson

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Co-operative

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Bruno Besa
Bruno Besa

Company: Astrum Wines

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