2019 TXIWC Competition Judges (In No Particular Order)
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 with this year’s competition. We’ll update the list regularly!
Count John Umberto Salvi 20th
Bordeaux, France
Master of Wine
Jeff Cope
Houston, TX
Reknown Blogger/Owner TXWineLover.com
Dr. Tim Oconnor
Ireland / New York
Surgeon / Wine Instructor
Iva Kovarikova
Czech Republic
Int’l Wine Judge & Founder/ CEO GastroPress Publishing
Dr. Luboš Bárta
Czech Republic
Editor-inChief Sommelier/Travel Reviewer
Dr. Jack Wright
Texas
Celina Pennisi
Argentina
Sommelier
Linda King
Yadkinville, NC
Certified International Wine Judge
Bonnie Villacampa
Texas/Rioja, Spain
Master of Oenology, Viticulture and Brand Manager
Dan Gatlin
Fredricksburg, TX
Winery Owner, Viticulturist & Oenologist
Travis Elliott
Austin, TX
Winemaker
Tal Bendor
Isreal
USA Marketing, Winery Director
