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With previous careers in IT and then as an NHS Speech and Language Therapist, Robin Goldsmith decided to follow his true passion and become a freelance drinks writer. He has contributed to many magazines, websites and trade organisations, including Business France, Académie du Vin, Wine Enthusiast, IWSR, Speciality Food Magazine, IWC Canopy and travel magazines. He is also a founding member and ...

Nathalie Spielmann (PhD) is professor of marketing and Director of the MSc Wine & Gastronomy at NEOMA Business School in Reims France. Prior to becoming an academic, she was an advertising executive in Montreal, Canada while also tending a popular blog on all things food and wine, and writing occasional pieces on nostalgic food experiences and student budget options for Nightlife, a lifestyle ...

Toshio Ueno is the creator of Sake School of America and English Shochu Adviser Certificate program, and only one in the world to hold Master of Sake (酒匠), Master Sake Sommelier (日本酒学講師), WSET Sake Educator diploma and WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits. Born in Japan where his family has grown Japanese wine grape, Koshu, for generations, Toshio grew up helping the business from a young age. Tosh...

Kurt Josef Zalto, sixth generation glass designer, has released his own independent portfolio of glassware for wine — Josephinenhütte.  "For decades I have been studying the influence of shapes and materials and their effect on the taste of wine," says Zalto. "I was driven by the vision to create the best possible sensory wine glass. After years of development, I am proud to say that the Josephine...

Allison Levine is the owner of Please The Palate, a boutique agency specializing in trade and media events around the United States for wine regions around the world. She has traveled extensively and has lived abroad in Italy, Spain, and Mexico where she developed her passion for food and wine. Her work allows her to live life to the fullest and she communicates her experiences through her writing...

Håvard Flatland lives in the outskirts of western Norway, and tries to use this perspective in his wine writing. His three years as sommelier at Park Hotel Vossevangen gave him a love for mature wines. He is a chef and a pastry chef, and divides his time between the plate and what’s in the glass. His wine column in the local newspaper has been running for ten years, and he provides articles ...

Nicole Wolbers is a German (freelance) wine writer, entrepreneur, and sparkling wine professional. After finishing her WSET Diploma in London, she has worked in the industry in different positions. In 2018, she founded the first German online sparkling wine magazine, with focus on traditional method Sekt. Since then, the SCHAUMWEINMAGAZIN has turned into the leading voice for German-speaking sp...

Brianne Cohen is a Los Angeles based event producer, certified sommelier, wine educator, and wine writer. During the pandemic, Brianne educated and entertained over 7,000 people through her “Virtual Vino” online wine classes, regularly highlighting diverse (i.e. Black, BIPOC, female, and LGBT) owned wineries. She now offers both in-person (and virtual) wine tasting experiences for her corporate...