Georgie Hindle I often meet the dynamic Decanter Journalist Georgie Hindle in Bordeaux during tastings. So this interview was an excellent opportunity to get to know her better by asking her some questions over a cup of tea this time. Gerda: Can you tell us about your background? Georgie Hindle: I am the eldest child in […]
Brad Dixon Head Sommelier Bern’s Steakhouse Florida Arnaud de Laforcade (Financial and Commercial Director Château Cheval Blanc) told me that he once hosted the team of Bern’s Steakhouse at Cheval Blanc. They presented him with their wine list – a remarkable 200-page tome. So, time for me to pose some questions to the senior sommelier […]
Antoine Schvartz Co-founder of Glass Factory Sydonios & General Manager Working at Sydonios since 2018 Gerda: Tell us about you… Antoine Schvartz: I was originally a courtier in La Place de Bordeaux, I took a significant turn in my career to create Sydonios, a young French brand of tasting glasses offering unparalleled oenological precision. This […]
Sem Beks Head Sommelier Restaurant of Librije Zwolle, The Netherlands Gerda: Can you share with us the origin of your passion for wine? Sem Beks: I come from a hospitality (Horeca) family. Consequently, I ended up attending a hotel school. In the first year, I received lessons about wine, which I found very fascinating. It is […]
Marc Almert Chef Sommelier Baur au Lac & Baur au Lac Vins Membre de la direction du Baur au Lac Vins ASI Meilleur Sommelier du Monde 2019 Marc Almert, originally from Cologne, obtained an International Baccalaureate in English in his hometown. He chose to pursue a career in the hospitality sector by completing a […]
Romain Iltis Wine Director of Lalique Group Best Sommelier of France 2012 Meilleur Ouvrier of France Sommelier 2015 Romain Iltis began his career at Joseph Storck High School in Guebwiller, then completed his sommelier certification at A. Dumas High School in Illkirch-Graffenstaden. After a successful stint in the kitchens of Alain Ducasse, he hung […]
Mason NG Best Sommelier Asia & Oceania 2022 Director of Park90, Singapore Personal Presentation Gerda: Could you please introduce your background and explain how your passion for wine has started? Mason NG: I am originally from Malaysia and was supposed to work in finance after my scholarship. However, things took a different turn. I […]
Saskia de Rothschild Presidency of Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Last year I had the pleasure to meet Juliette Couderc at Château L’Evangile, Eric Kohler at Château Duhart-Milon, and Jean de Roquefeuil at Château Rieussec. This time, it’s Saskia de Rothschild who granted me a moment to answer a few questions about viticulture at Château Lafite […]
Victor Urrutia CEO Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España was founded in 1897 by the brothers Real de Asúa. The company is one of the leading wine companies in Spain and owns close to 800 hectares of vineyards across the best villages and appellations in Spain. Gerda: Your […]
Stephen Carrier General Manager Château de Fieuzal Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac Léognan Gerda: Tell us about you… Stephen Carrier: I am from Champagne, both my parents are vine-growers. Vine has always been part of my life. Initially, it wasn’t always a pleasure to walk through the vine at the age of 6, but […]