Joanna Nerantzi is an accomplished wine professional, Advanced Sommelier, and one of the UK’s rising voices in the hospitality and wine industry. A finalist in the UK Best Sommelier of the Year 2025 competition, Joanna has built a strong reputation for her expertise in fine wine, food pairing, guest experience, and premium hospitality.

With extensive experience across leading hospitality environments, Joanna combines technical wine knowledge with a practical understanding of consumer preferences and commercial wine programs. Her background spans wine service, sommelier leadership, and working closely with premium wine selections in high-level hospitality settings, giving her a well-rounded perspective on quality, presentation, and guest appeal.

As a judge at the London Wine Competition, Joanna brings a strong understanding of what makes wines successful both on-premise and with today’s consumers. Her evaluation considers not only wine quality, but also value and packaging, reflecting the competition’s focus on wines that perform in real-world market conditions.