2023 Wine & Spirits Judges Judging takes place over two days in San Diego. Wines and spirits are judged independently by panels with expertise in the beverages being evaluated. All judging is performed in a "blind tasting" format. CHIEF JUDGE, WINE Michael Franz Editor, WineReviewOnline.com Capitol Wine School Washington D.C. CHIEF JUDGE, SPIRITS Maurice diMarino Beverage Director Cohn Restaurant Group San Diego, CA OUR JUDGES Michael Cervin Wine and Spirits Writer Montecito, CA Brianne Cohen Certified Sommelier Wine Journalist/Blogger Los Angeles, CA Traci Dutton Certified Sommelier Culinary Institute of America St. Helena, CA Sarah Ertmann
Asst. General Manager
Hell's Kitchen at Harrah's Resort
San Diego, CA Nicholas GeorgeCertified Sommelier Director of Operations, Great Maple San Diego, CA Jim Hart Winemaker Volcan Mountain Winery Julian, CA Stacie Hunt Wine & Food Writer VP National Assoc. of Wine Retailers Los Angeles, CA Mark Newman Proprietor Accolade Brands Studio City, CA Euan Parker Winemaker Fallbrook Winery Fallbrook, CA Gary Parker Proprietor WineSeller & Brasserie San Diego, CA Devin Parr Devin Parr & Associates Temecula, CA Lisa Redwine General Manager Market Restaurant Del Mar, CA Mark Robinson Owner/Winemaker Domaine Artefact San Diego, CA Jeff Slankard Wine Director Baron's Marketplace San Diego, CA Willem van Leuven Mixologist, Herb & Wood Restaurant President, Bartenders Guild, SD Chapter 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 Mixologist, Herb & Wood Restaurant President, Bartenders Guild - San Diego Chapter |
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