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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.

For more information about becoming an IWSC judge and to apply, please click here. 

Giuseppe D'Aniello
Giuseppe D'Aniello

Position: Wine Director

Company: The London EDITION

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Liam d'Arcy
Liam d'Arcy

Position: Communicator

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Gogi  Dakishvili
Gogi Dakishvili

Position: Founder and Head Winemaker at Dakishvili Family Vineyards

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Alex Davies
Alex Davies

Position: Head of Product

Company: Virgin Wines

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Emma Dawson MW
Emma Dawson MW

Position: Head of Buying

Company: Berkmann Wine Cellars

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Poppy De Courcy-Wheeler
Poppy De Courcy-Wheeler

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Waitrose

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Mark Dearing
Mark Dearing

Position: Buyer

Company: Justerini & Brooks

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Emma Denney
Emma Denney

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: The Claridge's Hotel

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Stephanie DiCamillo-May
Stephanie DiCamillo-May

Position: Owner & Director

Company: Wine & Such

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Barbara Drew MW
Barbara Drew MW

Position: Events Manager

Company: Berry Bros & Rudd

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Heidi Duminy CWM
Heidi Duminy CWM

Position: Principal

Company: Cape Wine Academy

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Jaba Dzimistarishvili
Jaba Dzimistarishvili

Position: Best sommelier of Georgia 2021

Company: Tbilisi Wine Muzeum

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Maria Elener
Maria Elener

Position: Wine Sourcing & Supplier Manager (Europe)

Company: Off Piste Wines

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Luke Flunder
Luke Flunder

Company: Luke Flunder's Wine World

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Matthew Fowkes
Matthew Fowkes

Position: Buying Manager

Company: Majestic Wine

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Matteo Furlan
Matteo Furlan

Position: Head of Wine

Company: The Dorchester Hotel

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Samantha Glanfield
Samantha Glanfield

Position: Senior Wine Buyer

Company: Sainsbury's

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Anna Godabrelidze
Anna Godabrelidze

Position: Oenologist, Educator, Presenter & Director of the Faculty Viticulture and Oenology at the Agricultural University of Georgia.

Company: Vinemo, Anemo

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