2017 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!
Ron Dougherty
New York
Head Judge
Jeff Cope
Houston, TX
Reknown Blogger/Owner TXWineLover.com
Jeff Stabins
New York
Certified Wine Judge
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
Jack Keller
San Antonio, TX
Winemaker & Certified Home Wine Judge
Bonnie Villacampa
Texas/Rioja, Spain
Master of Oenology, Viticulture and Brand Manager
Susan Hulme
London, UK
Master of Wine
Dr. Tim O'Conner
Ireland/New York
Surgeon/Wine Instructor