Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (US)

With over 25 years of experience in the wine industry, Lisa Perrotti-Brown has lived and worked in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, and now in Napa, California. In 2008, she earned the Master of Wine title and the Madame Bollinger Medal. That same year, she joined Robert Parker Wine Advocate. In 2013, she became editor-in-chief of Robert Parker Wine Advocate and served as critic for Bordeaux and California, leaving in 2021 to start The Wine Independent. In 2025, she founded The Wine Palate, a new wine criticism platform offering a comprehensive database of winery stories and wine reviews, along with a proprietary Palate Matcher.

Ronan Sayburn MS (UK)

One of the leading Master Sommeliers of his generation, widely respected for his depth of knowledge and influence in the international wine community. As CEO of the Court of Master Sommeliers Europe, he plays a pivotal role in shaping professional wine education and standards globally.