Where The Trade Decides
The New York International Wine Competition is the only International Beverage Competition judged by trade buyers who assess the product by category as well as actual price. If you’re looking to break into the New York Market and have your products tasted by multiple trade buyers, this competition is for you.
Below is our current roster of judges. Check back often for updates!
Previous Positions
Advertising/Finance
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
Bachelor of Arts Degree,
Certificate in Film Studies
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
Jean Fillioux Cep d'Or "XO Selection" Grande Champagne Cognac 1er Cru de Cognac
Previous Positions
Sommelier, Del Posto
Sommelier, Union Square Cafe
Sommelier, Bouley Restaurant
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
CMS, Certified
WSET Level 3
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
1985 Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
WSET Level 2
WSET Level 3 Student
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
A bottle of 2013 Loacker Corte Pavone Brunello Di Montalcino
Previous Positions
Wine Director, The Winery at St. George
Retail Associate, Good Wine
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
WSET Level III
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
Blanton's Bourbon
Previous Positions
Manager - Tribeca Wines & Spirits
Manager & Buyer - Paley Wines & Spirits
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
Judge at Spirits Selection, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018 & 2019
Judge at Annual Wines of Chile Awards 2017
Sommelier Society of America
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
Duncan Taylor: The Octave - North British 2009 Single Grain Whisky
Previous Positions
Wine and Beverage Director for Oscar Wildes, Lillies and Papillon
Food and Beverage Consultant for National Geographic Ocean Encounter Events
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
Court of Masters Certified Sommelier
American Sommelier Blind Tasting and Viti & Vini
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
A trio of Bowman Family Bourbons (1 each): John J Bowman, Isaac Bowman, Bowman Brothers
Previous Positions
Wine Director, Natirar
Assistant Wine Director, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Director of Sales & Marketing, 56 Degree Wine
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
Certified Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET Level 3, Society of Wine Educators
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
I bought a number of cases for some girlfriends of My Essential Rose that Richard Betts was donating profits to various charities during COVID...because you can never have too much rose...
Previous Positions
I've been doing these a long time
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
B.A.R. Certified
Best of Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator for the last 2 decades
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
Absinthe
Links
www.facebook.com/stageleftrestaurant/
www.catherinelombardi.com
www.facebook.com/catherinelombardirestaurant/
www.instagram.com/CatherineLombardiRestaurant
www.stageleftwineshop.com
Previous Positions
Wine Director/Sommelier: Casa Lever, Aureole, Mercer Kitchen, The Harrison, Vong
Sommelier: Ai Fiori, Lamb's Club
Certifications, Awards & Credentials
ASA Certified Sommelier
Wine Spectator Best of Aware of Excellence 2014 - 2019
What was the last boozy gift you bought for someone you cared about?
Champagne for my mom on Mother's Day
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