Final Deadline
28 February 2026
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
28 February 2026
23 & 24 March 2026
22 April 2026
23 & 24 March 2026
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Valeria Rodriguez AIWS is a seasoned professional in the wine industry with over 15 years of experience in hospitality and wine education. Currently serving as the Head of Fine Wines at Bibendum Wine since July 2023, Valeria previously held roles as a consultant and educator, and had a notable tenure at O.W. LOEB & CO LIMITED as Director of Sales and Operations, where a company-wide restructuring was executed. Valeria’s background includes significant positions in prestigious establishments, including Director and Business Development Manager at O.W. LOEB & CO, and sommelier roles at Bibendum Wine Ltd and the Langham. Valeria holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from WSET and a Sommelier degree from Escuela Argentina de Sommeliers.