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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. 

Robert Grimes
Robert Grimes

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Ocado

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Gözdem  Gürbüzatik
Gözdem Gürbüzatik

Position: Independent Wine Consultant

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Aleesha Hansel
Aleesha Hansel

Position: Wine Writer

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Luke Harbor
Luke Harbor

Position: Head of WineGroup Beverage Director

Company: The PIG Hotels

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Sandy Harper
Sandy Harper

Position: Cape Wine Master

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Johannes Hartmann
Johannes Hartmann

Position: Food and Beverage Director

Company: Macakizi Hotel

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Fiona Hayes
Fiona Hayes

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: The Wine Society

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Will Hill
Will Hill

Position: Wine Buying Director

Company: Novel Wines

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Sunny Hodge
Sunny Hodge

Position: Founder & Director

Company: Diogenes the Dog - Wine Bar and Café in Elephant & Castle

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Patrick  Honnef
Patrick Honnef

Position: Winemaker, Viticulturist, CEO at Château Mukhrani

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Brad Horne
Brad Horne

Position: Wine Communicator, Educator & Presenter

Company: @winetimelondon

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Christopher Horridge
Christopher Horridge

Company: Face Field Marketing

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Matthew Horsley
Matthew Horsley

Position: Buyer for South Africa, England, Greece & Accessories

Company: The Wine Society

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John Hoskins MW
John Hoskins MW

Company: Member of the Wine Judging Committee

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Delvis Huck
Delvis Huck

Company: FRANCA Restaurante Fuego y Vino

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Natasha Hughes MW
Natasha Hughes MW

Position: Columnist

Company: Vinosity - Academie du Vin Library

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Angus Hughson
Angus Hughson

Position: Writer, Publisher

Company: Wine Pilot

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Becky Hull MW
Becky Hull MW

Position: Wine Buyer

Company: Waitrose

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