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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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Sabiha Apaydin
Sabiha Apaydin

Position: Restauranteur and Educator

Company: Heritage Vines of Turkey / Slow Wine Coalition / Old Vine Conference Turkey

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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

Position: Senior Wine Buyer

Company: Mark & Spencer

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Jusden Aumand
Jusden Aumand

Position: Head of Buying

Company: Tri-Vin Imports

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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

Position: Partner / Director

Company: Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) / Quatre Agencies

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Sara Bachiorri
Sara Bachiorri

Position: Purchasing Assistant

Company: WoodWinters

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Levon Bağış
Levon Bağış

Position: Wine Specialist and Trainer / Educator

Company: OBUR Consultancy

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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: Product Development Manager

Company: Tesco

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Suzana Barelli
Suzana Barelli

Position: Journalist

Company: Paladar Newspaper

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Gerard  Barnes
Gerard Barnes

Position: Wine buyer

Company: Berkmann Wine Cellars

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Susie Barrie MW
Susie Barrie MW

Position: Wine writer, broadcaster and consultant

Company: Susie & Peter

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Leonardo Bassano
Leonardo Bassano

Position: Global Wine Buyer

Company: Direct wines

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Melania Battiston
Melania Battiston

Position: Wine Director

Company: Cornus

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