Selected resources for finding trade partners
Beverage Trade Network (use the search function to the left of the page - example for USA linked)
International Beverage Network
Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection
Wine Searcher’s trade indexes (example for Ontario linked)
UK Wine and Spirits Trade Association members list
Google search terms like “wine agents Korea”, “wine importers Japan”, “wine distributors UAE”
Selected international wine writers, competitions and publications
Writers and publications
The Wine Advocate (AUS): Erin Larkin, Australian Editor - submission guidelines
Wine Spectator (USA): MaryAnn Worobiec, Senior Editor; Augustus Weed, Tasting Coordinator, Napa - how to submit wines
Wine Enthusiast (USA): Christina Pickard, Contributing Editor; Wine Enthusiast tasting program
Vinous (USA): Angus Hughson, Australian Editor
Wine & Spirits (USA): Joshua Greene, Publisher & Editor
Decanter (UK): Simon Wright, Panel Tasting Coordinator
jancisrobinson.com (UK): Jancis Robinson MW; Julia Harding MW; Max Allen (Contributing Editor, Australia)
jamessuckling.com (HK): James Suckling, Managing Editor; Ned Goodwin MW, Contributing Editor Australia; Paul Sargent, Tasting Coordinator
Halliday Wine Companion (Australia): James Halliday AM
Competitions
Decanter World Wine Awards (UK)
International Wine Challenge (UK)
International Wine & Spirits Competition (UK) - also see MRWA EDM updates re judging in-situ in Margaret River
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