Early Deadline
30 November 2026
Judging
Date
22 & 23 March 2027
Winners Announcement
22 April 2027
Archive for Interviews
Showing 9 posts. From 10 to 18 (from a total of 261 posts found).
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Anastasios Karakasis
A Master Sommelier with a global perspective, Anastasios evaluates wines through the lens of balance, typicity, and real-world performance across diverse on-trade environments.
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Meet the Judges: Joanna Nerantzi
A detail-driven wine professional with a strong educational foundation, Joanna evaluates wines through balance, typicity, and their ability to perform in real trade environments.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Daniele Palomba
A hospitality-driven sommelier with a strong commercial lens, Daniele evaluates wines based on balance, clarity, and their ability to perform on real wine lists.
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Meet the Judges: Elizabeth Mellish
A hospitality-led wine director with a sharp commercial eye, Elizabeth evaluates wines through balance, guest experience, and their ability to perform on modern wine lists.
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Meet the Judges: Matteo Furlan, Head of Wines at The Dorchester
Overseeing one of London’s most prestigious wine programs, Matteo brings technical rigor, luxury-hospitality standards, and long-term quality focus to the judging panel.
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Meet the Judges: Carla Bertellotti, Managing Director at Vinos Latinos
Championing Latin American wines with a sharp commercial lens, Carla bridges emerging regions and the UK market through authenticity, pricing clarity, and cultural storytelling.
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Meet the Judges: Dan Belmont, Director & Wine Buyer at Good Wine Good People
A buyer driven by flavour, typicity, and sustainability, Dan champions wines with personality, consumer relevance, and genuine character across modern retail and on-trade.
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Meet the Judges: Yves Desmaris, Senior Sommelier at Galvin La Chapelle
A fine-dining sommelier shaped by classical training and top mentorship, Yves evaluates wines through the lens of balance, sustainability, and real on-trade performance.
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Meet the Judges: Antonio Palmarini, Head Sommelier at Nela
An Italian-born beverage expert blending global wine, sake, and tea mastery with a modern, guest-focused approach to hospitality.