The London Wine Competition is honored to welcome Philipp Reinstaller, the 2024 UK Sommelier of the Year and Head Sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London, to its prestigious judging panel for 2025. With his extraordinary achievements and wide-ranging expertise, Philipp is set to provide invaluable insights to this global wine competition.

Hailing from Kufstein, Austria, Philipp embarked on his journey in the wine and hospitality world at the renowned Tantris in Munich. In 2016, he relocated to London to join Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental. There, Philipp distinguished himself by earning both the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced certification and the Master Sake Sommelier designation from the SSA. In the summer of 2022, he took on an exciting new challenge, joining the opening team of Raffles London at The OWO as Head Sommelier at Mauro Colagreco.

With his remarkable combination of skills, global experience, and a passion for innovation, Philipp Reinstaller exemplifies the caliber of professionals on the London Wine Competition judging panel.

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About the London Wine Competition:

The London Wine Competition stands out by evaluating wines on three key criteria: quality, value for money, and marketability. This holistic approach ensures that winning wines are not only exceptional in taste but also appealing to both trade buyers and consumers.

Submit Your Wines Today:

The 2025 London Wine Competition is now open for submissions, with Early Bird pricing available at just £120 per entry until November 30, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your wines on a global stage and gain invaluable feedback from world-class professionals like Kathrine Larsen MS.

Join the competition that celebrates consumer-centric wines and helps producers thrive in today’s competitive marketplace!

Header image sourced from Philipp Reinstaller.

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