2024 Wine & Spirits Judges ___________ Judging takes place over two days in San Diego. Wines and spirits are judged independently by panels with expertise in the beverage category being evaluated. All judging is performed in a double-blind tasting format. CHIEF JUDGE, WINE Michael Franz Editor, WineReviewOnline.com Lead Wine Reviewer, The Tasting Panel Washington D.C. CHIEF JUDGE, SPIRITS Maurice diMarino Beverage Director Cohn Restaurant Group San Diego, CA OUR JUDGES Traci Dutton Certified Sommelier Culinary Institute of America St. Helena, CA Nicholas George Certified Sommelier Wine Director, The Marine Room La Jolla, CA Wes Hagen Estate Host/Brand Ambassador
Ranchos de Ontiveros/Native9 Wines Santa Maria, CA Jim Hart Winemaker Volcan Mountain Winery Julian, CA Stacie Hunt Wine & Food Writer Certified Silver Pin Sommelier AIS/WSA VP National Assoc. of Wine Retailers Los Angeles, CA James King Sommelier French Gourmet San Diego, CA Allison Levine Proprietor Please the Palate Los Angeles, CA Brian Marquez
Winemaker
Wiens Cellars
Temecula, CA Mark Newman
Proprietor
Accolade Brands
Studio City, CA Euan Parker Winemaker Fallbrook Winery Fallbrook, CA Gary Parker Proprietor WineSeller & Brasserie San Diego, CA Lisa Redwine General Manager/Wine Director Burtech Winery Vista, CA Mark Robinson Owner/Winemaker Domaine Artefact San Diego, CA Jeff Slankard Wine Director Baron's Market San Diego, CA Willem van Leuven Certified Specialist of Spirits Market Manager, Heaven Hill Brands San Diego, CA Kevin Walsh Springboard Wine Company San Diego, CA Tami Wong Certified Sommelier Stay Classy Selections San Diego, CA |
Spirits Package Design Judges CONSULTING DESIGNER Cheryl Dine Founder, Design Perspective Advisory Board, AIGA-San Diego Maurice di Marino Beverage Director Cohn Restaurant Group Michael Cervin Wine & Spirits Writer Willem van Leuven Certified Specialist of Spirits Market Manager, Heaven Hill Brands, San Diego |
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