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

Annemarie Morse

New York
Wine Instructor, Certified Judge, & Freelance Writer

Jeff Cope

Houston, TX
Reknown Blogger/Owner TXWineLover.com

Doris Miculan Bradley

Toronto, Canada
Chef, Sommelier, Certified Wine Judge, Writer

Francois Côté

Quebec, Canada
Certified Wine Judge

Alana Martinez

USA

Oenologist

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

Steve Somermeyer

Indiana
Winemaker

Eric V. Orange

Philadelphia, USA

Founder/CEO of LocalWineEvents.com

Natashia Remchuk

Washington State
Sommelier and owner of Uncorked Sommelier Services

Dan Gatlin

Fredricksburg, TX
Winery Owner, Viticulturist & Oenologist

Oscar Adrian Montes IGA

Buda, TX
Sommelier and Wine & Spirits Instructor

Travis Elliott

Austin, TX
Winemaker

Tal Bendor

Isreal
USA Marketing, Winery Director

Daniel Kelada