2024 Judges
Our world-renowned judges come with diverse and expansive experience from all over the world! Below you’ll find just a taste of the talent partnering this competition.
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Dan Gatlin
Fredricksburg, Texas
Winery Owner, Viticulturist & Oenologist
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Christopher Beard
Texas, USA
WSETIII, Wine Distributor
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JUDr. Luboš M. Bárta
Czech Republic
Editor-inChief Sommelier/Travel Reviewer
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Neal Addy
Texas, USA
Owner, Texas Wine Traveler
Advanced Specialist of Texas Wine
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Spencer Gatlin
Texas, USA
Winemaker
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Alana Martinez
Texas
Oenologist,
Bachelor’s Viticulture & Enology
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Richard Arebalo
Austin, Texas, USA
Sommelier, Founding Member Austin Texas Wine Society
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Kevin Owstrowski
Pennsylvania, USA
AWS Certified Wine Judge Instructor, WSETIII
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Bonnie Villacampa, Founder
Texas/Rioja, Spain
Master of Oenology, Viticulture and Brand Manager
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Steve Somermeyer, Head Judge
Indiana, USA
Award-winning Winemaker