Degustation Jury – 2023

Oenologist, winemaker, co-owner and GM and oenologist of a family wine estate in Germany, Winemaker of the Year 2010 in Germany, taster at many prestigious international and national wine competitions and evaluator for wine magazines.

Oenologist, university professor at USAMV Bucharest, technical director of Vinarium IWC (member of VINOFED), delegate of Roumania to the OIV.

Wine merchant, sommelier, marketing and creative project specialist, CEO of a wine import and distribution company, wine taster.

Sommelier, associate of Elizabeth Gabay MW, specializes in rosé wines, co-author of the publication Guide to the rosé wines of Southern France, judge at several international wine competitions.

Oenologist, winemaker in an ambitious family winery, wine judge at several international and national competitions.

Managing director of a famous winery in Tokaj, wine taster.

Graduate in Marketing and Communication, WSET2, Director of VINEA – organiser of Mondial des Pinots & Mondial du Merlot IWC (both members of VINOFED), responsible for the Permanent Secretariat of VINOFED,

Winemaker, sales director in the field of wine technology, wine taster at several wine events.

Social anthropologist, among other things researching movements in the production, distribution and consumption of food and wine, university professor at Comenius University in Bratislava, author of numerous publications on the cultural and social transformation of wine, taster at national and international wine competitions.

Director of Le Mondial des Vins Blancs Strasbourg (member of VINOFED), certified taster by CIVA – 3rd grade Diploma, experienced wine judge at several international and national competitions.

Sommelier, wine merchant, wine exporter – Asian market, wine taster.

Winemaker, studied and practiced winemaking in New Zealand, director of a young Slovak winery, judge at several international and national wine competitions.

DipWSET & Weinakademiker, member of the Hungarian Wine Academy, advisor to the President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, judge at several national and international wine competitions.

Oenologist, successful winemaker at two very ambitious Slovak wineries, judge at several national and international wine competitions.

President of the Association of Sommeliers of the Czech Republic, WSET 3 certified, lecturer of wine education programs, wine publicist and presenter, forensic wine expert, author of hundreds of articles and co-author of many publications on wine, multiple successful participant in several national and international sommelier competitions, winner of the World Championship Habanosommelier, evaluator at many national and international wine competitions.

Oenologist, President of the Guild of Winegrowers and Winemakers of Slovakia, winemaker and winery owner, wine judge at several international wine competitions.

Master of Wine, currently based in Provence, wine presenter, consultant, columnist, critic and publisher, author of numerous articles and publications on wine (e.g. Rosé – understanding the pink wine revolution), correspondent of several prestigious wine magazines, she focuses mainly on rosé wines, wines of the South of France and of the Central Europe, expert wine judge at many international wine competitions.

In addition to his main job (European scout for the New York Rangers – NHL), he promotes Slovak wine abroad and supports the export of Slovak and Moravian wines, hobby-sommelier and taster.

Sommelier, currently based in Prague, WSET 3 Certified, graduate of the Spanish Tasting School, co-founder of the Czech-Mexican Chamber of Commerce, judge at several international wine competitions.

Oenologist, vice-president of VINOFED, president of TG-Vin-Conseil, director and oenologist of an important Champagne Maison for 25 years, wine consultant, Rector of the Union of Oenologists of France, Technical director of Vinalies Internationales and Vinalies Mondial du Rosé IWC (both members of VINOFED), experienced wine judge at many international wine competitions.

Oenologist, president CERVIM – Viticoltura eroica, organiser of Mondial des Vins Extremes IWC (member of VINOFED), experienced taster at many international and national wine competitions.

Biologist & Oenologist, President of he Union of Spanish Tasters and Director of Bacchus Madrid IWC (member of VINOFED), President of VINOFED, respected wine judge at many international wine competitions.

Graduate in gastronomy and culinary sciences, Head sommelier Élkar restaurant (Madrid), WSET3, DipWSET candidate.

Oenologist, PhD student at Mendel University. Involved in a family winery from a very young age. Currently working for top Moravian wineries and teaching at Mendel University. Jury member at many national and international wine competitions.

Popular Slovak actor and a presenter. Enthusiastic wine lover and promoter of fine wine. Ambassador of the Danube Wine Challenge. Guest Wine Taster, representing consumers.

Oenologist, young winemaker at an ambitious winery in the South of Slovakia, wine taster.

Oenologist, DipWSET2, for more than 20 years oenologist of Vega Sicilia, later Bodegas Otazu, lecturer in sensory analysis courses, President of the Association of Oenologists of Castilla-León, member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Associations of Oenologists of Spain and Spanish delegate to the International Union of Oenologists, founding member of the Gastronomic Academy of Castilla-León, taster in many prestigious international and national competitions.

Winemaker, cellar master at one of the most importantz Slovak wine producers in Nitra region, wine taster.

Sommelier. Winner of many sommelier contests. Professional sommelier in several hotels and restaurants, currently the Brand Ambassador of a successful winemaking project in South Slovakia. Jury member at national and international sommelier contests and wine competitions.

National sommelier of the Czech Republic, DipWSET, Weinakademiker, Fine & Rare Wine Specialist, lecturer and wine presenter, judge at many national and international wine competitions.

Oenologist, winemaker at a leading Slovak winery, wine taster.

MBA – PR & marketing communication in the wine industry, winemaker, CEO of the family winery Tokaj Macik Winery, committed supporter of Tokaj wines, judge at many national and international wine competitions.

MBA. Sommelier. She works in the family company Tokaj Macik Winery. Jury member at national and international wine competitions.

Oenologist, technical director Premios Zarcillo IWC, taster at several international and national wine competitions.

DipWSET & Weinakademiker, Associate professor, co-founder of Bórkollégium (The Wine College), wine educator, wine writer, editor and publisher, author of many articles and several books on wine. Originally a lawyer by profession, she has been actively working to promote wine culture in Hungary, organising wine tastings, competitions, presentations. Experienced taster at national and international wine competition.

Enologist, WSET 3 certified, viticulturist and winemaker, visionary representative of the young generation of Slovak winemakers, works in a bio-certified winery in Bratislava, judge at several major international wine competitions.

Winemaker, cellar master at one of the most importantz Slovak wine producers in Nitra region, wine taster.

Bsc in Biochemistry, MBA in Marketing, DipWSET, wine adviser, experienced judge at numerous international wine competitions.

Graduate in trade and marketing in wine, 3rd generation working as a marketing manager in a family winery in Nitra wine region, sommelier, wine taster.

Musician and writer, he is a member of the successful Slovak band Polemic. He is an enthusiastic wine lover and promoter of wine culture. He produces popular podcasts about wine Na dúšok s Petkom (On Sip with Petko). Guest Wine Taster, representing consumers.

Oenologist, renowned viticulturist and winemaker in the Slovak Tokaj region, co-owner of a well-known family winery in Tokaj, experienced judge at many national and international wine competitions.

Cape Wine Master, Australasian Wine Master, wine educator, consultant and wine purchase adviser, experienced judge at several international and national wine events and competitions, currently partially based in Prague.

Oenologist, viticulturist and winemaker, legend of Slovak winemaking, creator of the wines of the prestigious Chateau Bela brand (the Slovakian venture of the famous Mosel winemaker Egon Müller), experienced judge at many national and international wine competitions.

Oenologist, Head of Production of the Arrive winery within the production of IGP Charentais and AOP Cognac. President of the Citadelles du vin Bordeaux competition, a member of VINOFED. Taster at many prestigious international and national wine competitions.

Sommelier, DipWSET and Weinakademiker, founder and co-owner of the fine-dine restaurant in the High Tatras, wine taster.

Sommelier, WSET 3, wine writer, managing editor Panoram Italia Magazine, taster at several international and national wine competitions.

Sommelier, WSET3, product manager in wines, experienced taster at several international and national wine competitions and for wine magazines and guides.

Graphic designer – wine labels, Design & Marketing Management, member of the Union of Tasters of Spain, , judge at national and international wine competitions.

Sommelier, DipWSET & Weinakademiker, Fine & Rare Wine Specialist, works in the family winery Sebestyén Pince Szekszárd, presenter and promoter of regional and Hungarian wines, judge at several national and international wine competitions.

Diploma in wines at the Catholic University of Chile. International consultant and wine marketing advisor. President of the Catad’Or World Wine Awards and CEO of the Catad’Or Group. Member of the executive committee of VINOFED. Co-author of the Latin American Wine Guide with Alistair Cooper MW. Taster at many prestigious international and national wine competitions. Musician.

Director of F&B Parador de Alcalá y Hostería del Estudiante, President of Alcalá Gastronómica Fomentur, member of ChaÎne des Rôtisseurs España, experienced judge at many national and international wine competitions.

Importer and distributor of Slovak wines, owner and CEO of slovakwines.be, passionate promoter and ambassador of Slovak wines and Slovakia as a wine tourism destination, wine taster.

Oenologist, president and c-owner of Sélections Mondials des Vins Canada (member of VINOFED), experienced taster at several international and national wine competitions.

Oenologist, winemaker working for a new winery in Nitra region, wine taster.

Oenologist, Member of the Executive Commitee of VINOFED, General Director of Bórkultúra – organiser of wine events i.e. VinAgora IWC (member of VINOFED), experienced judge at several international and national wine competitions.

Oenologist, MBA, production director in a well-known winery in Tokaj, wine taster at several international and national wine competitions.