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...

Lydia Richards

Lydia Richards Lydia is a Certified Sommelier from the Sommelier Society of America, and currently a WSET Level 4 Diploma candidate. Originally from Panama and currently living in New York, she has worked in various areas of the wine industry, including retail,...

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...

Maria Calvert

Maria Calvert Maria was born in Quito, Ecuador but grew up in Queens, NYC. Before transitioning to food & wine, Maria was the VP of Global Communications and Charity Committee Co-Chairman at a currency broker on Wall Street. After several years in finance, in...

Åsa Johansson

Åsa Johansson Freelance writer Åsa Johansson moved to Italy in 2001. After graduating from the University of Florence with degrees in Political Science and Journalism, and recently obtaining her WSET Diploma, she writes about wine, food, and travel for magazines in...

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...