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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.

Charlie Leech
Charlie Leech

Position: Buying Assistant

Company: Berry Bros & Rudd

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Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Majestic

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Demei Li
Demei Li

Position: Professor and Director of Oenology Engineering

Company: Beijing University of Agriculture

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Ben Llewelyn
Ben Llewelyn

Position: Managing Director

Company: Carte Blanche

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Zviad  Loladze
Zviad Loladze

Position: Chief winemaker at Tbilvino

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Cat Lomax
Cat Lomax

Position: Head of Buying

Company: Goedhuis Waddesdon

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Sophia Longhi
Sophia Longhi

Position: Wine writer and communicator

Company: Freelance

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Matthieu Longuère MS
Matthieu Longuère MS

Position: Wine Development Manager

Company: Le Cordon Bleu

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Sophie Lord
Sophie Lord

Position: Head of Wine Buying

Company: Virgin Wines

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William Lowe MW
William Lowe MW

Position: Master Distiller

Company: Cambridge Distillery

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Jorge Lucki
Jorge Lucki

Position: Consultant and Writer

Company: Expovinis / the Académie Internationale du Vin / ValorInveste / Prazeres da Mesa

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Maggie MacPherson
Maggie MacPherson

Position: Group Buyer

Company: Jerobams

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Svetoslav Manolev MS
Svetoslav Manolev MS

Position: Fine Wine Manager

Company: Berkmann Wine Cellars

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Pierre Mansour
Pierre Mansour

Position: Director of Wine

Company: The Wine Society

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Christine  Marsiglio MW
Christine Marsiglio MW

Position: Director of Education

Company: Wine Folly

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Frederic Marti
Frederic Marti

Company: Park Lane Hotel, Dorchester Group

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Tanguy Martin
Tanguy Martin

Company: New Street Wine

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Victoria Mason MW
Victoria Mason MW

Position: Senior Fine Wine Buyer

Company: Bordeaux Index

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