Inside the 2026 edition of Barcelona Wine Week: Heritage, trends and a shifting market
Returning on 2-4 February in Barcelona – discover what's new in 2026...
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Emanuele Graetz: Championing high calibre wines
Crafting and exporting authentic Italian wines to North America...
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2Tier Trading: Discovering artisan Champagnes and boutique bubbles
Top grower Champagne producers to seek out...
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St. Andrea: Reviving Hungary’s famed volcanic blends
A passionate family winery expressing the soul of the Eger region...
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Matt Smith
Experienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK.
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Cat Lomax
International wine & wine retail consultant with years of experience as a buyer for major UK retailers. Based in the UK.
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Beverly Tabbron MW
Experienced and long-standing wine buyer, currently working at Hallgarten & Novum Wines. Based in the UK.
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María José Huertas Vega
Head sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's top sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain.
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Dawn Davies MW
Wine and spirits buyer for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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Laure Patry
Former executive head sommelier at The Social Company, now the UK manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK.
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Andrea Briccarello
Former sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.
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Demetri Walters MW
Independent wine consultant, presenter and educator. Based in the UK.
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Christine Parkinson
Award-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks. Based in the UK.
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Frank Roeder MW
Seasoned wine trade professional and CEO of Masterwein Frank Roeder. Based in Germany.
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Ben Robson
Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.
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Daphne Teremetz
Independent wine consultant, specialising in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.
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Laura Depasquale MS
Master Sommelier, Italian wine expert, and top fine wine executive. Based in the US.
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Matt Pym
Award-winning, highly experienced retail buyer, nowadays consulting to wineries around the globe. Based in France.
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Chris Hardy
Loire Valley specialist, currently serving as the managing director at Charles Sydney Wines Ltd. Based in the UK.
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Higgo Jacobs
Renowned sommelier and ground-breaking fine wine entrepreneur. Based in South Africa.
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Elvis Ziakos
Highly experienced sommelier of over two decades. Based in the UK.
