Building upon 60 years of experience growing some of the best grapes in Aotearoa New Zealand and crafting some of the wines that helped make The Land of the Long White Cloud one of the world’s most famous wine producing countries, Villa Maria created the Single Vineyard and Icon ranges. These have set new benchmarks for quality, typicity and character …

Vincent Gasnier MS is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Vincent Gasnier MS Vincent Gasnier MS Vincent Gasnier MS was born in 1974 in the Loire wine country, and trained in some of the best restaurants in Paris before moving to the UK. In 1996, Gasnier joined the staff of the newly-opened Hotel du Vin in …

Ben Gubbins is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Ben Gubbins Ben Gubbins Ben Gubbins joined Oddbins in 2002 looking to save money to return to his native home, Chile. However, after a few staff tastings and his first WSET course he was persuaded to stay and pursue a career in the UK wine trade. He …

Aleesha Hansel is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Aleesha Hansel Aleesha Hansel Aleesha Hansel is a wine journalist, presenter, judge and amateur anthropologist. It was a natural progression when she fell into the wine trade, after many a year as an engaged consumer, that Aleesha quickly became fascinated by the anthropology of wine and the role it …

Miquel Hudin is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Miquel Hudin Miquel Hudin Miquel Hudin is a wine writer originally from California, now living in Catalunya, Spain. His career in wine started at one of the oldest cellars in Napa Valley, followed by working for Central European and Italian wine importers, during which he founded the …

Higgo Jacobs is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Higgo Jacobs Higgo Jacobs Higgo Jacobs’s experience in the wine industry spans over 20 years, starting with harvests in Stellenbosch in 1998 and ’99, and interrupted by a law degree from the University of Stellenbosch. He has experience on either side of the cellar door: first as winemaker’s …

Darrel Joseph is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Darrel Joseph Darrel Joseph Darrel Joseph is based in Vienna and began writing about the wines of Central and Eastern Europe in 1995, after his palate was captured by Hungary’s Tokaji and Austrian Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Since then, his specialization broadened to include Croatia, Serbia and …

Roger Jones is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Roger Jones Roger Jones ran the award winning restaurant The Harrow at Little Bedwyn for 21 years before retiring in March 2020. He held a Michelin for over 12 years and the restaurant was awarded with numerous awards including The Decanter Restaurant of The Year. He now …

Matthew Horsley is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Matthew Horsley Matthew Horsley is a buyer at The Wine Society, having worked for them for over 9 years. After graduating university with a degree in Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, Matthew joined The Wine Society as a Christmas temp before joining the Tastings and Events Team where he …

Tim Hall is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Tim Hall Tim Hall Tim Hall caught the wine bug and joined the wine trade in 1993, switching from a successful career in education to work for an importer, and he then founded Scala School of Wine in London, running courses, events and trips to Bordeaux and …

Aldo Graziani is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Aldo Graziani Aldo Graziani Aldo Graziani is the Sommelier, Owner & Manager of Aldo’s Vinoteca Restoran, the Casa Cruz Restaurante Bar and the Bebop Jazz Club. Formerly, Graziani wrote regularly for Cuisine & Vins magazine, collaborated in the first edition of the Australian Spectator Wine Guide and, …

What more could a four-day festival packed with incredible dinners and tastings spotlighting some of the world’s most renowned chefs offer? How about a partnership with the world’s leading wine magazine? The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival (PBFWF) has announced a joint venture with Wine Spectator, part of a plan to expand the growing festival’s programming. Now in its …

Janet Dorozynski is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Janet Dorozynski Janet Dorozynski Janet Dorozynski has been tasting, studying and working in and with the international and Canadian wine industry since the end of the last century. While living in Brussels and completing a PhD in Demography and Women’s Studies from Concordia University, Janet became captivated by …

Andrea Eby is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Andrea Eby Andrea Eby Andrea Eby is the Italian Programs Director at the Wine Scholar Guild. Andrea is a Stage Two Masters of Wine student with over a decade of experiences in the wine trade as a wine buyer, in retail sales, and as a drinks educator at …

Emilio Del Fante is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Emilio Del Fante Emilio Del Fante Emilio Del Fante entered the hospitality industry in 1970 upon graduating with a diploma “Federale di maître d’hôtel” from Switzerland. He has been the maître d’hôtel and head sommelier for the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola in Lugano for 23 years, and …

Michele Fazari is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Michele Fazari Michele Fazari Michele Fazari was born in the sun-kissed region of Calabria, the “toe” of the Italian boot-shaped peninsula. He later moved to Tuscany where he had his wine epiphany. After three years, the time was ripe for a new challenge so he took his luggage …

Beans Boughton MW is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Beans Boughton MW Beans Boughton MW is an experienced wine buyer, consultant, and category manager with over 15 years in the wine trade. Based in Oxford, Beans is a new addition to the well-established team at Alliance Wines. He has broad experience in buying from all …

Victoria Daskal is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Victoria Daskal Victoria Daskal Victoria Daskal is the founder and director of Mummy Wine Club, an award-winning monthly wine subscription club, and wine events company in the UK. Originally from Moldova, she grew up in Boston, MA, and studied Economics and Psychology at McGill University in Montreal. In …

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Agnes Herczeg is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Agnes Csiba-Herczeg Agnes Csiba-Herczeg Agnes Csiba-Herczeg is an experienced wine professional and consultant. She graduated as an economist, majoring in international relations. She has been involved with the world of wine since 2000. She has held a WSET Diploma, and WSET Certified Educator title since 2010, and …