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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.

Natasha Hughes MW
Natasha Hughes MW

Position: Columnist

Company: Vinosity - Academie du Vin Library

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Alex Hunt MW
Alex Hunt MW

Position: Member of the Wine Judging Committee

Company: Berkmann Wine Cellars

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Georgios  Iordanidis
Georgios Iordanidis

Position: Head of Wine

Company: Annabel’s

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Ana Jackson MW (nee Sapungiu)
Ana Jackson MW (nee Sapungiu)

Position: Head of Wine Business Development

Company: Amathus Drinks

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Catherine Jaen MW
Catherine Jaen MW

Company: Lay and Wheeler

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Shalva  Japaridze
Shalva Japaridze

Position: Legislation and wine quality control at NWAG

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Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson

Position: Managing Director

Company: Woodwinters 

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Roger Jones
Roger Jones

Company: The Harrow at Little Bedwyn

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Anne Jones
Anne Jones

Position: Drinks Experience

Company: Waitrose

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Terry Kandylis
Terry Kandylis

Position: Founder

Company: Bendito Destino

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Elizabeth Kelly MW
Elizabeth Kelly MW

Position: Buying Manager

Company: Majestic

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Sarah  Kemp
Sarah Kemp

Position: Founder

Company: The Wine Conversation

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David Kermode
David Kermode

Position: Journalist & Broadcaster

Company: Vinosaurus

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Mariam Khomasuridze
Mariam Khomasuridze

Position: Professor of Oenology & Vticulture

Company: Georgian Technical University

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Johnatan Kleeman
Johnatan Kleeman

Position: Group Beverage Manager & Executive Head Sommelier

Company: Restaurant Story Group

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Belinda Kleinig
Belinda Kleinig

Position: Winemaker

Company: M&S

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Sarah Knowles MW
Sarah Knowles MW

Company: Co-operative

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