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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. 

Lizzy Unite
Lizzy Unite

Position: Senior Buyer Italy

Company: C&C Group

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Lado  Uzunashvili
Lado Uzunashvili

Position: Chief Winemaker, Director, Owner at Mukado Wines Ltd

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Dirceu Vianna Junior MW
Dirceu Vianna Junior MW

Position: Member of the Wine Judging Committee

Company: Vianna Wine Resources

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Shanteh Wale
Shanteh Wale

Position: Wine Reviewer

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Peter Wallbridge
Peter Wallbridge

Position: Wine Buying Manager

Company: Enotria & Coe

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Demetri Walters MW
Demetri Walters MW

Position: Independent Wine Consultant

Company: Demetri Walters Wine

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Janet Wang
Janet Wang

Position: Consultant

Company: Wine Peek, Author of Chineese Wine Renaissance

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Natalie Wang
Natalie Wang

Position: Wine Journalist

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Jean Wareing MW
Jean Wareing MW

Position: Marketing Wine

Company: Alliance Wine

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Nigel Wilkinson MS
Nigel Wilkinson MS

Position: Brand Ambassador

Company: Boutinot

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Nadia Williamson
Nadia Williamson

Position: Senior Wine Buyer

Company: Mark & Spencer

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Tony Yip
Tony Yip

Position: Marketing Director

Company: VSF Wine Education

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Elvis Ziakos
Elvis Ziakos

Position: Head Sommelier

Company: Passion FandB

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Eric Zwiebel MS
Eric Zwiebel MS

Position: Director of Wine

Company: Bonheur by Matt Abe

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