The 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards – 2026 edition

The third edition of the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards launched on 27th January 2026.

Each category has a £3,000 cash prize for the winner. The closing date for entries was 8th March 2026 and the Awards Ceremony took place on 9th September 2026, live in London and online.

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2026 Winners

The 2026 winners were announced on Wednesday 9th September 2026.

Laurent-Perrier Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Long-Form Writing

Winner: Katie Mather, UK
Con Altura — Making Wine and Preserving Culture in Tenerife’s Vineyard Heartland

TexSom Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Short-Form Writing

Winner: Fikayo Ifaturoti, UK
The Stradivarius Violin × 1969 Bollinger VVF

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Long-Form Video

Winner: Brendan Carter, Australia
The Australian Grape That Almost Went Extinct (The Tarrango Story)

67 Pall Mall Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Short-Form Video

Winner: Pieter Walser, South Africa
The ACT of blending - IN THE MAKING

Tenuta Bocca di Lupo Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Audio

Brenna Quigley, USA
Why Farming Matters

Berkmann Award for Best All-Round Wine Communicator

Winner: Samantha Cole-Johnson, USA
For work on JancisRobinson.com, The Wine News in 5 and Mission Blind Tasting

 2026 Sponsors

  • Berkmann Wine Cellars are proud to be the largest family-owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. Founded in 1964 by restaurateur Joseph Berkmann, they began the transition to a fully fledged agency house in 1972 with the exclusive representation of Georges Duboeuf. The portfolio has since expanded to include iconic producers such as Antinori, Vega Sicilia and Ridge, while including a diverse selection of wineries both big and small from 20 countries. Berkmann distribute to all channels of the UK trade, with a particular emphasis on the hospitality sector, for whom their bespoke wine training programme, called Veraison, was specifically designed. A sister company was established in Brazil in 2015, with both teams headed up by second-generation family member and CEO Rupert Berkmann.

    www.berkmann.co.uk

  • Founded in 1812, the House of Laurent-Perrier has been defined by its pioneering role in innovating champagne throughout its history. Its innovation is rooted in unique savoir-faire, passed down through generations. Internationally recognised as one of the foremost names in Champagne, its success can be attributed to a deliberate policy of challenging conventional techniques while honouring traditional values, a passion for quality and, above all, respect for nature and the terroir (the natural environment in which the grapes are grown).

    The Laurent-Perrier portfolio is built around three distinct expressions of its unique savoir-faire. The first is the art of assemblage of reserve wines, exemplified by Grand Siècle - a prestige cuvée crafted from three exceptional vintages to recreate the perfect year. The second is the mastery of maceration, an innovative winemaking technique that led to the creation of Cuvée Rosé in 1968. Finally, the House pioneered the non-dosé (zero dosage) style with the launch of Ultra Brut in 1981, a visionary approach that continues today with Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature.

    The success of this independent family-led House is attributed to the energy of the de Nonancourt family, headed by the late Bernard de Nonancourt, who assumed control in 1948. Bernard preserved the independence of his champagne House and its values. These same principles guide the current management team led by his daughters Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt and Stéphanie Meneux de Nonancourt and his granddaughter Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt.

    In 2024 Laurent-Perrier was the first champagne House to be bestowed the prestigious Royal Warrant by His Majesty The King Charles III, signifying the brand’s esteemed status as a purveyor of champagne to the Royal Household.

    www.laurent-perrier.com

  • The Drouhin Family’s winemaking roots run deep, having taken hold in Burgundy’s finest vineyards more than a century ago. This enduring continuum links Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune with Domaine Drouhin Oregon, founded to express the same family values in a new terroir. 

    Located in the Dundee Hills, the estate winery produces elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, forged from the family’s tradition of fine winemaking in France. For more than 30 years, the Drouhin Family has brought its hard-earned experience to the Willamette Valley, just southwest of Portland, Oregon. Guided by a belief in the family approach to wine and deep respect for the land, Domaine Drouhin Oregon produces wines with French soul from Oregon soil. 

    domainedrouhin.com/

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  • Tenuta Bocca di Lupo is a pioneering estate in Puglia’s Castel del Monte DOC, established in 1998 with the mission to rediscover and enhance the precious native varietals of the region, helping lead the enological “Renaissance” of Apulia’s wine culture.  

    Inspired by passion, courage and confidence in the potential of Apulia, the historic Marchesi Antinori family invested in this rugged, karst terroir over twenty years ago to produce elegant, vibrant and terroir-driven wines from both local grapes like Aglianico, Nero di Troia, and Fiano and select international varieties.  

    Certified organic viticulture is central to the estate’s philosophy, seen not as an end but as an opportunity to express the unique character of the land. Tenuta Bocca di Lupo combines the raw beauty of the Apulian landscape with centuries-old Antinori winemaking expertise to create elegant, characterful wines that reflect the depth and complexity of their terroir. 

    tenutaboccadilupo.it

  • TexSom was founded in 2005 as the Texas Sommelier Conference, created to promote professional wine service standards, outline pathways for beverage education and certification, and raise awareness of sommelier qualifications. What began as a regional forum for Texas sommeliers has since evolved into an international platform for beverage professionals across all tiers of the industry to learn, network, and grow. In 2014, this spirit expanded with the launch of the TexSom International Wine Awards, now among the most selective competitions in the United States, alongside the TexSom Retreat, which fosters community, critical thinking, and industry advancement through mentored tastings and seminars. 

    texsom.com

2026 Finalists

The 2026 finalists were announced on Wednesday 8th July 2026.

 2026 Judges

  • Chair of Judges

    Elaine serves as an author, speaker, and global wine educator. Their acclaimed book The Wines of California, from Classic Wine Library, was released in Spring 2025. Previously, Brown served as the Executive Editor US for JancisRobinson.com, a columnist for Decanter magazine, and a contributing writer to Wine & Spirits Magazine. They contributed to the 4th, 5th and upcoming 6th editions of Oxford Companion to Wine, the 8th and upcoming 9th edition of the World Atlas of Wine, and the compilations On Burgundy and On California from Academie du Vin Library.

    Indigenous (Inupiaq and Unangan-Sugpiaq) from what is now Alaska, Brown has dedicated their career to the intersection of sustainability, climate action, and reducing gatekeeping in the wine industry. They co-founded the Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum and have advised diversity initiatives in multiple countries. Brown serves as Executive Director for Batonnage Forum, and is a board member of the Wine Writer Symposium. They travel globally delivering keynotes and seminars, and pay rent in Sonoma, California. 

    Elaine on Instagram

  • Lorraine Copes is a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality CIC, established in 2020 to tackle racial inequity in hospitality. A former executive director for top brands like Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, she now serves on the WSTA board and judges awards including Great Taste and Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Woman Awards. Recognised by GQ, Condé Nast Traveller, and NatWest WISE100, Lorraine is a leading voice driving lasting change across food, drink, and hospitality.

    Lorraine on Instagram

Xiao Pi

  • Xiao Pi is a veteran Chinese wine expert, opinion leader, and entrepreneur with 18 years of experience across importation, retail, education, and media. As one of China’s most influential wine KOLs, Xiao Pi has built a following of over one million across Chinese social media and more than 300,000 engaged wine enthusiasts on Bilibili and Red Note. His team operates retail stores under his own brand on major e-commerce platforms, including Tmall, JD.com, Red Note, and TikTok, featuring China’s only fine wine store offering over 200 wines from 52 wineries across 8 regions. 

    Xiao Pi on RedNote

David Kermode

  • David is a journalist, writer, broadcaster, and international wine judge with over two decades of experience across print, online, TV, and radio. He began his career in local journalism before moving into radio at LBC, then television, editing BBC Breakfast and Channel 5 News, and holding senior management roles at Sky and ITV. A lifelong passion for wine led him to earn a diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Today, Kermode contributes to The Buyer and Club Oenologique, hosts masterclasses and tastings, consults for producers, and presents the weekly podcast The Drinking Hour in partnership with the IWSC and Food FM. 

    David on Instagram

  • Erin is an independent wine writer, judge, and presenter based in Perth, Western Australia. She reviews Australian and New Zealand wines full time for Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Formerly part of the Halliday Companion Tasting Team, Larkin completed the prestigious Len Evans Tutorial in 2022, and has since contributed to a number of books, including the Oxford Companion to Wine 5th Edition, and the upcoming World Atlas of Wine, Ed. 9.

    Trained in fashion, but wedded to wine, Erin shares her passion for wine with both producers and consumers through her writing and YouTube channel, sharing insight, expertise, and personal recommendations. In 2024, Erin was named Top Wine Critic in Australia by Tastingbook.com, ranking number 12 in the world overall.

    Erin on Instagram

André Mack

  • André is an iconoclastic sommelier, wine entrepreneur, and media personality. He was the first African-American named Best Young Sommelier in America by Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and served as sommelier at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry before opening the three-Michelin-starred Per Se. Mack has collaborated with Amazon, Cadillac, eBay, National Rental Car, and Microsoft, and appeared on Anthony Bourdain’s The Taste and NBC’s Uncorked. He hosts Bon Appétit’s World of Wine with André Mack, the most-viewed wine show on YouTube, and Through the Grapevine, where he quizzes celebrity guests on wine. In 2007, he founded Maison Noir Wines, producing distinctive Oregon “garage wines,” and in 2022 launched Rye & Sons, celebrating America’s rye whiskey. A self-taught designer and author, Mack created Small Thyme Cooks and 99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines. 

    André on Instagram

  • Alder Yarrow

    Aleksandar Draganic

    Alexandra Gray de Walden

    Alice Feiring

    Alicia Cypress

    Allison Levine

    Allison Slute

    Amaya Cervera

    Amber Gardner

    Andrea Lemieux

    Andrew Neather

    Ani Duzdabanyan

    Anna Lee Iijima

    Anthony Rose

    Ari Bendersky

    Brad Horne

    Brett Vankoski

    Brianne Cohen

    Caitlin Miller

    Caroline Gilby

    Cassandra Charlick

    Charlie Geoghegan

    Charlie Leary

    Chris Boiling

    Chris Howard

    Christopher Waters

    Christy Frank

    Colin Hay

    Corné van Nijhuis

    Dan Belmont

    Danika Leminski

    Darren Smith

    David DeSimone

    David Rosoff

    David Williams

    DOUGLAS BLYDE

    Ed Cavanagh

    Ed Merrison

    Ellie Scott

    Gail Treuer

    George Nordahl

    Ian Bancroft

    Jaclene Liew

    Jacopo Mazzeo

    Jacy Topps

    James Bayley

    James Button

    James Peterson

    Jamie Goode

    Jane Anson

    Janet Dorozynski

    Jason Millar

    Jason Wilson

    Jill Barth

    Jill Troyer

    Jim Clarke

    Joseph Roberts

    Joshua London

    Judy O'Kane

    Karl Kliparchuk

    Kate Dingwall

    Kate Lofthouse

    Kate Nowell-Smith

    Kathryn Reuschel

    Katie Mather

    Kiana Keys

    Lisa Cardelli

    Lorenzo Biscontin

    Lori Budd

    Louis Thomas

    Lucy Edwards

    Malu Lambert

    Marianna Hunt

    Matt Tinney

    Meg Maker

    Michael Apstein

    MICHAEL WALKER

    Michalis Georgiou

    Michele Francisco

    Michelle Gruben

    Miguel Crunia

    Mike Madaio

    Miquel Hudin

    Natalie Hazel

    Neal Hulkower

    Nimmi Malhotra

    Noah Chichester

    Oliver Styles

    Patrick Comiskey

    paul white

    Paula Sidore

    Pauline Vicard

    PJ Alexander

    Rana Masri

    Razeen Adams

    Robert Camuto

    Robin Goldsmith

    Rosamund Hall

    Ruma Singh

    Rupert Millar

    Saket Joshi

    Sally Evans

    Sara Danese

    Sarah Grunwald

    Sedale McCall

    Sera Karamshuk

    Sophie McLean

    Sophie Thorpe

    Suzanne Mustacich (Desbois)

    Tamlyn Currin

    Tim Atkin

    Tim Phillips

    Tom Hewson

    Tom Kline

    Valerie Kathawala

    Victoria Brzezinski

    Victoria James

    Victoria Mason

    Vinka Woldarsky

    W. Blake Gray

    Weiwen Lin

    Wendy Narby

    Wink Lorch

    Yolanda Ortiz de Arri

  • Abbie Bennington

    Alder Yarrow

    Alessandra Mastrantonio

    Alice Feiring

    Allison Levine

    Allison Sheardy

    Amber Gardner

    Andrew Neather

    Anthony Rose

    Arnica Rowan

    Brad Horne

    Charlie Geoghegan

    Chinedu Rita Rosa

    Christian Eedes

    Christopher Waters

    Colin Hay

    Cynthia Rynning

    Danika Leminski

    David Walker Bell

    David Williams

    Elona Hesseling

    Emma Hodges

    Fikayo Ifaturoti

    Henry Jeffreys

    Ian Bancroft

    Jacopo Mazzeo

    Jacy Topps

    James Bayley

    Janelle Cotton

    Janet Dorozynski

    Jason Millar

    Jason Wilson

    Jill Barth

    Jill Troyer

    John Jackson

    Judy O'Kane

    Katherine Cole

    Kathryn Reuschel

    Kiana Keys

    Leona De Pasquale

    Lisa Cardelli

    Lori Budd

    Lucy Edwards

    Luma Monteiro

    Magdalena Kaiser

    Marc Checkley

    Marianna Hunt

    Marisa Finetti

    Martha Cisneros Paja

    Matt Tinney

    Matt Walls

    Matthew Starr

    Meg Maker

    Michael Karam

    MICHAEL WALKER

    Michalis Georgiou

    Michelle Gruben

    Natalie Hazel

    Natalie MacLean

    Nicola Lee

    Noah Chichester

    Patrick Comiskey

    Paula Sidore

    PJ Alexander

    Rana Masri

    Raphaela van Embden

    Raquel Jones

    Robert Camuto

    Robin Goldsmith

    Rosamund Hall

    Ruma Singh

    Rupert Millar

    Saket Joshi

    Samantha Cole-Johnson

    Sarah Doyle

    Sophie McLean

    Sophie Thorpe

    Steve Leszczynski

    Steven Norton

    striker reese

    Tim Atkin

    Tom Hewson

    Tom Kline

    Toni Osoba

    Victoria Brzezinski

    Victoria Mason

    W. Blake Gray

    Wanda Mann

    Wendy Narby

    Will Lyons

    Yve Sharples

  • Agnese Gintere

    ALESSANDRA FEDI

    Angus O'Loughlin

    Árpád Czapp

    Brendan Carter

    Ilkka Sirén

    Jamie Goode

    Jamie Knee

    Jane Anson

    Jason Wise

    Jessica Bassett

    Julien Boulard

    Konstantin Baum

    Mark Fusco

    Matthew Horkey

    Natalie MacLean

    Pete Turner

    Pieter Walser

    Sara Danese

    Shawn Zylberberg

    Shehnaz Hansraj

    Simone Roveda

    Sonal C Holland

    Suzanne Mustacich (Desbois)

    Tim Wildman

    Tom Gilbey

  • Aleesha Hansel

    Aleksandar Draganic

    Alessandra Mastrantonio

    Andrew Hurley

    Angus O'Loughlin

    Anthony Boddy

    Antoine Desferet

    Árpád Czapp

    Brianne Cohen

    Brooke Martin

    Edward Taylor

    Emma Hodges

    Fikayo Ifaturoti

    Jaclene Liew

    James Peterson

    Janelle Cotton

    Janina Doyle

    John Jackson

    Katie Melchior

    Konstantin Baum

    Lawrence Francis

    Luma Monteiro

    Mackenzie Casey

    Matthew Benson

    Matthew Horkey

    Michael Minnie

    Mickey Taylor-Fallowes

    Miquel Hudin

    Nicole Muscari

    Noah Chichester

    Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA)

    Pete Turner

    Peter Richards

    Pieter Walser

    Rosamund Hall

    Samantha Cole-Johnson

    Shehnaz Hansraj

    Sietze Wijma

    Sonal C Holland

    Tom Gilbey

    Victoria Bryksa

    VIRGINIE VALCAUDA

  • ADAM CASTO

    Agnese Gintere

    Allison Levine

    Allison Slute

    Andrew Neather

    Angus O'Loughlin

    Antoine Desferet

    Brenna Quigley

    David Master

    Ed Merrison

    Henry Jeffreys

    Hough Richard

    Jamie Goode

    Jane Anson

    Janina Doyle

    Jason Wise

    Jens Peter Nebsbjerg

    Joe Fattorini

    Kelly Cornett

    Lawrence Francis

    Marc Millon

    Natalie MacLean

    Oliver Styles

    Pauline Vicard

    Peter Richards

    Peter Yeung

    Pieter Walser

    Samantha Cole-Johnson

    Sara Danese

    Shelly Wilfong

    Suzanne Mustacich (Desbois)

    Tim Atkin

    Tšepang Molisana

    Will Lyons

    Xeniya Volosnikova

  • Jamie Goode

    Jane Anson

    Natalie MacLean

    Samantha Cole-Johnson

    Sara Danese

    Suzanne Mustacich (Desbois)

2026 Longlist