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31 August 2026

Judging
Date

22 & 23 March 2027

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22 April 2027

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Judges

Meet our Judges for 2027

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Double Gold

96-100

points

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Gold

90-95

points

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Silver

85-89

points

Richard Lewis

Senior Wine Buyer at Berkmann Wine Cellars

Richard Lewis is a Wine Buyer at Berkmann Wine Cellars, one of the United Kingdom's leading wine importers and distributors, where he works closely with producers and suppliers to build a commercially successful portfolio for the UK market. Holding the WSET Diploma, Richard combines strong technical wine knowledge with extensive experience in buying, portfolio development, and understanding consumer and trade trends.

His role involves evaluating wines not only for quality but also for their commercial potential, making him well placed to assess how wines perform in today's competitive marketplace. Richard regularly works with wineries from around the world, identifying wines that meet the needs of retailers, restaurants, and hospitality businesses across the UK.