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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.

Lucy Pemberton
Lucy Pemberton

Position: Wine Buying Director

Company: Aldi

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Emma Penman
Emma Penman

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Waitrose

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Lionel Periner
Lionel Periner

Position: Owner

Company: LP Somm

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Piotr Pietras MS
Piotr Pietras MS

Position: Director

Company: Terroirysci & Wino Bistro

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Cam Pinkney
Cam Pinkney

Position: Food and Beverage Director

Company: Carrige House Hotel & Conference Centre

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Rachael Pogmore
Rachael Pogmore

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Enotria & Coe

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Martina Pokorna
Martina Pokorna

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Jascots Wine Merchants

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Randall Pollard
Randall Pollard

Position: Importer and Merchant

Company: Heart & Soil Imports & Randall’s Fine Wines

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Ewan Proctor
Ewan Proctor

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Enotria & Coe

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Alastair Pyatt
Alastair Pyatt

Position: Head of Buying

Company: Jascots

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Valentin Radosav
Valentin Radosav

Company: Wine Consultant

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Philipp Reinstaller
Philipp Reinstaller

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Trivet Restaurant

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Clément Robert MS
Clément Robert MS

Company: Caprice Holdings

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Emma Robinson
Emma Robinson

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Enotria

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Marien Rodriguez
Marien Rodriguez

Position: Consultant

Company: Independent Wine Consultant

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Bryan Rodriguez
Bryan Rodriguez

Position: JUNIOR BUYER - WINES & SPIRITS

Company: Harvey Nicols

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Diana Rollan
Diana Rollan

Company: D&D London

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Nick Room
Nick Room

Company: R T Wine Solutions Ltd

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Andreas Rosendal
Andreas Rosendal

Company: Grantley Hall

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