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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.

Ray O'Connor MW
Ray O'Connor MW

Position: Consultant

Company: Ray O'Connor Wine

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Nick Oakley
Nick Oakley

Position: Managing Director

Company: Oakley Wine Agencies

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Rebecca Ohayon Gergely
Rebecca Ohayon Gergely

Position: Senior Wine Buyer

Company: Acker Wines

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Pearl  Oliver
Pearl Oliver

Position: Bar and Restaurant Outlet Manager

Company: One&Only Cape Town

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Rebecca Palmer
Rebecca Palmer

Position: Associate Director & Buyer

Company: Corney & Barrow Ltd

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Nelson Pari
Nelson Pari

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Swig Wines

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Beth Pearce MW
Beth Pearce MW

Position: Head of Buying

Company: Flint Wines

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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: Freixenet Copestick / Jascots Wine Merchants / Slurp.co.uk

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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: Export Manager

Company: Levantine Hill Estate

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Alastair Pyatt
Alastair Pyatt

Position: Head of Buying

Company: Jascots

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