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Shoutout to some of the judges of the #SWA2024

Matteo Furlan of The Dorchester
Diana Rollan of D&D London
Joshua Castle of Noble Rot
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Vanessa Stoltz from Restaurant Pine
Natasha Senina of Chewton Glen

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2024 SWA Judges
Klearhos Kanellakis 🍷
Klearhos is Head Sommelier & Buyer for new Nordic restaurant Ekstedt at the Yard. Previously, Head Sommelier of Trivet & Assistant Head Sommelier at 67 Pall Mall. He is currently preparing for the MS exam.
@klearhos_kanellakis @ekstedtldn

2024 SWA Judges
🍷Josh Castle 🍷
Josh is head buyer for wine importer Keeling Andrew, and fine wine buyer for Noble Rot restaurants. He has worked in wineries in South Africa, Spain, France and the UK. He is a stage 2 MW student.
@_young_vines keelingandrewco Noble Rot

Welcome to 2024 SWA Judges.
🍷 Diana Rollan 🍷
Diana is Group Head of Beverage for D&D London, focusing on purchasing of core beverage categories for the restaurants & leading product innovation and quality-focused approach to the lists at the group’s 25 restaurants.

We are delighted to announce our exclusive glassware partner for the 2024 Sommelier Wine Awards as The Jancis Robinson Collection.
The Jancis Robinson Collection glassware will be used during SWA judging next week. 🍷
#SommelierWineAwards #JancisRobinson #wineglass #sommelier

Sending a huge shout out to great news this week for our 2024 SWA Chair, Isa Bal MS, whose restaurant, Trivet, has just been awarded 2 Michelin Stars in the 2024 announcements. Well done Isa and Team Trivet 🍾🍾🍾

2024 SWA Judges Alert!

🍷Clara Rubin 🍷

Clara is a celebrated wine-slinger with over 10yrs experience working in wine, hospitality, and training.
As Head of Wine for Hawksmoor restaurants, Clara brings a wealth of wine knowledge and true passion for the industry to her work.

Due to demand, we have extended the entry deadline for the 2024 Sommelier Wine Awards. Final deadline now 29th January. Get your entries in now via the SWA website for the chance to be awarded by the leading wine competition for the on trade #SommelierWineAwards #wine #ontrade

Welcome to our 2024 SWA Judges

🍷Federico Moccia 🍷

Federico Moccia is Head Sommelier at 67 Pall Mall London, the world’s most prestigious wine club. A specialist in Italy curating bespoke masterclasses in areas such as Bolgheri, Montalcino, Chianti, Barolo & Franciacorta.

SWA Judge 2024
🍷Alberto Gherardi🍷
Alberto is Head Sommelier at Ten Trinity & Stage 1 MW Student with strong background in the hospitality industry. His mission is to make wine education accessible to everyone hence founding The Wine Jokers during the pandemic.
#TheWineJokers

SWA 2024 Judge

Vincenzo Arnese

Vincenzo’s CV includes The Waterside Inn, Vue de Monde ,Melbourne, Dinner by Heston & Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. Currently Wine Director at Raffles at The OWO.
Winner of Taittinger’s UK Sommelier of the Year 2022 & CQ Best Sommelier 2023.

Just one week to go to get your wine entries in for #sommelierwineawards 2024. Enter now via the SWA website and get your wines tasted by more than 100 of the UK’s best somms and on trade palates.

Welcome to our 2024 SWA Judges

🍷Maria Cintoli 🍷

Maria came to UK 6 yrs ago and has been working at Gravetye Manor, a beautiful Michelin star restaurant and hotel in the heart of Sussex. Maria is now Head Sommelier at Gravetye.
#SommelierLife #MichelinStar #GravetyeManor

Welcome our 2024 SWA judges
Giuseppe D’'Aniello
Named ‘The Best Sommelier 2023’ by the UK Somm Assoc, this remarkable achievement is testament to his expertise, dedication and passion for wine. Giuseppe worked at The Lanesborough, before joining London EDITION as Wine Director.

Our January issue is out now featuring our #50bestindies breakdown including our number one merchants of mischief Loki Wine. Other highlights include Guy Woodward on luxury brands and our very own State of the Nation survey, which looks at how the trade fared during Christmas.