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Imagining the Unimaginable ~ Association of African American Vintners
When I organized the Association of African American Vintners, multiculturalism in the wine industry began, in 2002. Seeing the results happened on April 24, 2021. Please note, my wine blog is (and has always been) my wine journal, for experiences from 1993 until now. Historically, this wine blog was started in late December 2005. Past […] The post Imagining the …
Read More »High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Raises Over $3 Million for the Arts
Atlanta’s art scene received a $3.1 million boost from the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction in March. The 30th annual event raised its largest total ever for the High Museum’s exhibition and education programs after hosting 2,500 people for a weekend of festivities. The event continues to be one of the top charity wine auctions benefiting the arts in the …
Read More »Vineyards in the park of Curone, Lecco province, Italy
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Read More »DWWA judge profile: Pierre Mansour
Pierre Mansour is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Pierre Mansour Pierre Mansour Pierre Mansour has worked in the wine trade for his entire career: starting in 1995 with the Antique Wine Company, followed by four years with wine merchant, Berry Bros & Rudd. In 2000 Mansour joined The Wine Society to oversee tastings and events, …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Marcel Orford-Williams
Marcel Orford-Williams is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Marcel Orford-Williams Marcel Orford-Williams Marcel Orford-Williams joined The Wine Society as a buyer in 1986. He has bought from most French regions but has particular interest in Alsace, Rhone and the South. He is currently also buyer for Germany. He writes extensively for The Society, including The …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Nigel Wilkinson
Nigel Wilkinson is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Nigel Wilkinson Nigel Wilkinson Nigel Wilkinson has run London’s RSJ restaurant for over 30 years. The restaurant’s wine list focuses on the Loire, boasting more than 300 wines from the region. Wilkinson began travelling to the Loire 25 years ago and is a regular visitor. The post …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Dimitri Mesnard MS
Dimitri Mesnard MS is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Dimitri Mesnard MS Dimitri Mesnard MS Dimitri Mesnard MS is the International Brand Ambassador for Jackson Family Wines, which he joined in 2008. Mesnard started working in the wine trade in his native France, completed his sommelier training in the Loire Valley and moved to the …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Simon Woolf
Simon Woolf is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Simon Woolf, DWWA Judge Simon Woolf Simon Woolf is a British journalist and writer currently clinging to mainland Europe in Amsterdam. A regular contributor to Decanter magazine, Meininger Wine Business International and World of Fine Wine, Woolf is a critical advocate for organics, biodynamics and natural winemaking, and …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Elvis Ziakos
Elvis Ziakos is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Elvis Ziakos Elvis Ziakos Elvis Ziakos is Head Sommelier at The Greenhouse restaurant in London. Starting his career in his native Greece, Ziakos completed sommelier studies at the Le Monde Institute in Athens and worked as Head Sommelier at Kohylia restaurant at the Grand Resort Lagonissi from …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Igor Sotric
Igor Sotric is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Igor Sotric Igor Sotric Igor Sotric began his career in the wine industry 19 years ago, moving to the UK after graduating with a degree in microbiology. Qualified to WSET diploma level, he is Head Sommelier and Wine Buyer at China Tang at the Dorchester, and has …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Arabella Woodrow MW
Arabella Woodrow MW is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Arabella Woodrow MW Arabella Woodrow MW Arabella Woodrow MW joined the wine trade in 1979 after leaving university with a BA and a PhD in biochemistry. She worked first in the fine wine division of Harveys of Bristol, which gave her an excellent grounding in all …
Read More »Contador Cellar
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Read More »DWWA judge profile: Matthew Stubbs MW
Matthew Stubbs MW is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Matthew Stubbs MW Matthew Stubbs MW began his career in the UK wine trade in 1987 after graduating with a language and business degree. He has worked in all aspects of the business from sales, marketing and brand management to buying, sourcing and retail development. He spent …
Read More »DWWA judge profile: Ying Hsien Tan MW
Ying Hsien Tan, owner of wine academy and bar Taberna in Singapore, is a judge in the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Ying Hsien Tan MW Ying Hsien Tan MW Ying Hsien Tan qualified as the first Singaporean Master of Wine in 2015. He was one of the first two Asian men to attain the qualification that year. He won …
Read More »La Rioja Alta | Haro, Spain | n8fire
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Read More »DWWA judge profile: Jean Wareing MW
Jean Wareing MW is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Jean Wareing MW Jean’s wine trade career was inspired by a trip to Burgundy and Champagne whilst studying Geography at the University of London. After graduating, she worked with Jasper Morris MW at Morris and Verdin for several years, which is when she started studying for …
Read More »DWWA Regional Chair: Demetri Walters MW
Demetri Walters MW is the Regional Chair for Greece, Cyprus and Malta at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Demetri Walters MW Demetri Walters MW Demetri Walters MW is a wine educator and presenter with many years of experience selling wine, providing product training, running wine schools, and hosting corporate & private wine tasting events to groups of all …
Read More »R. Lopez de Heredia | Haro, Spain | n8fire
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Read More »DWWA judge profile: Daphne Teremetz
Daphne Teremetz is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022. Daphne Teremetz Daphne Teremetz Daphne Teremetz is a wine buyer for UK grocer Waitrose, responsible for managing and sourcing the range of red and white still wines from all French regions. Having grown up in France and the UK, she is an experienced judge and is firmly into …
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