Natalie Wang

Natalie Wang A Hong Kong-based Chinese wine journalist, Natalie Wang was born and raised in Chongqing, China. She obtained her Master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Hong Kong, and honed her journalist skills with International Herald Tribune, Thomson...

Vannessa Koko Djaba

Vannessa Koko Djaba Vannessa Koko Djaba is the CEO and owner of VDB Consultancy and Trade Ghana Limited with interests and investments in Fashion and Clothing, Real Estate, and the Food & Beverage Industries. Originally from Ghana and raised in London, Vanessa...

Alice Wong IWA

Alice Wong IWA After obtaining her Master’s Degree in Business Administration in New York, Alice relocated to Hong Kong in 2013, gradually establishing her career in wine, and eventually started her company Vinetude Asia in 2017.  Her involvement in the wine industry...

June Rodil MS

June Rodil MS Born in the Philippines and raised in Texas, June is the CEO & Partner of Houston-based Goodnight Hospitality which opened two new concepts: Montrose Cheese & Wine and Rosie Cannonball in 2019, a 2020 James Beard Award semifinalist for...

Alison Napjus

Alison Napjus Alison Napjus joined Wine Spectator in 2000, and was promoted to senior editor in 2012 and tasting director in 2016. She is lead taster for the wines of Spain, France’s Champagne and Alsace regions, South Africa and wines from regions throughout Italy....