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South African born psychiatrist/psychotherapist living and working in Athens, Greece. A wine lover since her early twenties, she has been writing about wine for the last seven years, mainly for karakasis.mw. In 2023 she acquired her Diploma WSET.

Publisher of Vino-Sphere.com and a Certified Specialist of Wine. A former newspaper and magazine editor, Dave is an award-winning writer with a focus on wines, wineries and related travel. Currently based in North Carolina, he travels extensively for stories (South Africa, British Columbia, Spain and even locations closer to home).

Sharing the experience of being alive through wine with a tilt towards the existential.

Originally from Latvia, but based in Italy for over 30 years. She is a professional sommelier, Valpolicella Wine Specialist, Wine Judge, Cava Educator. Founder and project manager at Tooscans. In 2020, she created the Sparkling Life website, which is published in three languages and focuses on food and wine, as well as Tooscans Wine Academy.

He has been drinking, writing, consulting, and speaking professionally about kosher wines and spirits for more than 20 years.

Passionate wine enthusiast and freelance writer with a keen interest in uncovering the hidden stories behind forgotten vintages. With years of experience exploring the nuances of wine culture, she delights in sharing her insights and discoveries with fellow wine lovers.

Peter has had 50 years of making wine at Breaky Bottom. He has come to appreciate that the best wine is made in the vineyard. The winemaker’s job is to let good grapes express themselves naturally.

Official AIS Italian Sommelier and Taster, creator and owner of http://www.tuscanysommelier.com blog. Writing reviews is what he loves most, in a glass of wine there are dreams, hopes, sacrifices and the great work of the producers, each one is a story in itself that always deserves to be told.

Christopher has been involved in the wine business for over 45 years and has been a Master of Wine since 1995. Previously he was Head of Wine Sales at Christies Auction House London and helped import such great Houses as Krug and Bollinger.