Wine Writers’ Symposium

Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming

Dr. Paul Anamosa is the owner of Vineyard Soil Technologies, a California based viticultural consulting company, specializing in soil analysis and land evaluation for winegrape production, vineyard design, grapevine performance, and mineral nutritional disorders. Dr. Anamosa was raised in New Mexico and has Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Biology, and Pest Management … Continue reading “Paul R. Anamosa, Ph.D.”

Miguel de Leon is a wine professional of color currently in New York City. In 2021, Miguel was named as the inaugural recipient of the Michelin Guide Sommelier of the Year Award in NYC, and Imbibe Magazine’s 75 People Building a Better Drinks World. In 2022, he won a James Beard Foundation Media Award for … Continue reading “Miguel de Leon”

Kelly Snowden is the editorial director for food and beverage at Ten Speed Press. Prior to that she worked as an editor at Food & Wine; her freelance work has appeared in Sunset, Glamour, and Time Out New York. At Ten Speed she is interested in smart, compelling narratives that encourage readers to explore new … Continue reading “Kelly Snowden”

J’nai is a former Wine Enthusiast editor who champions the wines of Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire, and the lesser-known regions around the world. She is a Master of Champagne candidate, Associate Judge for London’s International Wine Challenge, and WSET Diploma candidate. She has contributed to Karen MacNeil’s third edition of The Wine Bible and other … Continue reading “J’nai Gaither”

Katherine Cole is the James Beard Award-winning executive producer and host of “The Four Top,” a podcast focusing on hot-button topics in the wine world. She is also the author of five books on wine, including Sparkling Wine Anytime and Rosé All Day, and communications director at Vin Agency. A graduate of Harvard College and … Continue reading “Katherine Cole”

Joseph Hernandez is the senior service editor for service features (formerly deputy food editor) at The Philadelphia Inquirer, having served as the Research Director for Bon Appetít, and a former editor of The Chicago Tribune, SevenFifty Daily, Thrillist, and Wine Enthusiast. A 2021 fellow of The Poynter Institute’s Leadership Academy and The National Critics Institute, … Continue reading “Joseph Hernandez”

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Valerie Kathawala is a writer focused on the wines of Germany, Austria, South Tyrol and Switzerland, with a particular interest in biodynamics. Valerie is a lifelong student of German culture and language and has lived and worked in both Germany and Austria. Her crossover from translation and editorial work at the United Nations to writing … Continue reading “Valerie Kathawala”