The Judges

All Global Masters are judged blind by the finest palates in the world – a panel of Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and senior buyers only.

 

  • Adrian Garforth MW
  • Alex Canneti, Director of Off-Trade, Berkmann Wine Cellars
  • Alex Hunt MW, Purchasing Director, Berkmann Wine Cellars
  • Alun Griffiths MW
  • Anne Krebiehl MW
  • Anne McHale MW, Wine Educator, Berry Bros & Rudd
  • Annette Scarfe MW
  • Anthony Barne MW, Head of Wine, Bonhams
  • Antony Moss MW
  • Beverley Blanning MW, Author & Journalist
  • Beverly Tabbron MW
  • Catriona Felstead MW, Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
  • Clement Robert MS, Group Food and Beverage Director, Texture and 28-50 Restaurant Group
  • Clive Barlow MW
  • David Round MW
  • Dee Blackstock MW
  • Demetri Walters MW, Sales Manager, Berry Bros & Rudd
  • Emma Symington MW
  • Gearoid Devaney MS, Flint Wines
  • Hugo Rose MW, head of trading, Culver Street
  • Jo Ahearne MW, Wine Technologist, Focuswine
  • Jo Locke MW
  • John Atkinson MW
  • John Casson MW
  • Jonny Gibson
  • Jonathan Pedley MW
  • Justin Knock MW, Director, The Purple Hand Wine Co.
  • Keith Isaac MW, General Manager, Patriarche Wine Agencies
  • Liam Steevenson MW
  • Linda Jotham MW, Director, Linda Jotham Fine Wine
  • Lucy Shaw, Editor, the drinks business
  • Mark Savage MW, Director, Savage Selection
  • Martin Gamman MW, Director UK & Ireland, Champagne Joseph Perrier
  • Matthew Hemming MW, Fine Wine Manager, Averys Wine Merchants
  • Matthieu Longuère MS, Wine Development Manager, Le Cordon Bleu
  • Michael Palij MW, Winetraders (UK) Ltd
  • Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW
  • Miles Corish MW
  • Neil Sommerfelt MW, Buying Director, Jeroboams Group, Laytons Wine Merchants
  • Patrick Schmitt MW, Editor-in-Chief, the drinks business
  • Patricia Stefanowicz MW
  • Rebecca Palmer, Associate Director & Buyer, Corney & Barrow
  • Richard Bampfield MW, Director, www.winevents.co.uk
  • Robert MacCulloch MW
  • Roberto Della Pietra
  • Robin Langton, Global Wine Buyer, Laithwaites Wine
  • Ronan Sayburn MS, Director of Wines, The Dorchester Collection
  • Rosemary George MW
  • Sally Easton MW
  • Sam Caporn MW
  • Sarah Abbott MW, Wine Buyer/Tasting Director, Swirl Wine Events
  • Sarah Knowles, Buyer, The Wine Society
  • Sebastian Payne MW, Chief Wine Buyer, The Wine Society
  • Stephen Skelton MW
  • Susan McCraith MW
  • Vanessa Cinti, Head Sommelier, 45 Park Lane