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David Kohl

Vice President Portfolio Manager, Chateau & Estates Wine Imports LLC

40 Years in the Wine and Spirits Industry. Import and Distribution, Wine and Spirits buyer of French ( with expertise in Bordeaux Grand Cru classe, Burgundy Loire Rhone Provence & Champagne).

His expertise is deep and over the past 40+ years have imported, distributed, marketed and sold a vast spectrum of wine selections with expertise in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Rhone and other Wine regions of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, South Africa, Austria, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand & U.S.A.

Meet the other judges

John Maraffa

Corporate Beverage Manager, Morton's The Steakhouse | Morton's Grille

Ira Harmon MS

Master Sommelier and Fine Wine Specialist at Vin Sauvage, Las Vegas, NV

Jared Givens

Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events for the Thompson Dallas, Hyatt Hotels

Brian Koziol MS

Master Sommelier and Complex Director Food & Beveragen Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts, Florida

Brandon Tebbe MS

Master Sommelier, SWE ISG Certified Sommelier Certified Sherry Wine Expert and Ten Five Hospitality