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Wine writer and journalist specialising in economics and wine and is a core member of Vinaria team.

JUDGE PROFILE

Wine writer. Formerly in the Champagne trade then worked for Vinaria for many years, stepped back into the second row two years ago for family reasons and a career in social work.

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Wine writer doyen (top Austrian wine journalist). "Over-father" amongst (still active) Austrian wine writers, has been with Vinaria for 35 years. In real life he was a (now retired) high government official for waterways in Austria.

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Editor in Chief of Vinaria Magazine, Austria’s leading wine buying guide magazine. Austria is the home of gruner veltliner, and Peter is a regular reporter on the varietal both at home and abroad.

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Sommelier legend, four decades in restaurant Steirereck in Vienna, amongst the top 20 in the world for many years according to San Pellegrino rankings.

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Winemaker for Wines by Geoff Hardy including, K1 and Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Wines. Has also completed vintages in Queensland and Victoria. Completed the AWRI advanced sensory course and has associate judged at McLaren Vale Wine Show. Winestate Winemaker of the Year in 2009, 2019 & 2020.