Helen is now a partner at Jon & Vinny’s in Los Angeles, and the owner of Helen’s, the gem box retail wine shop nestled in the back. Helen’s is a petite-in-size wine shop with a massive online presence that is a destination all its own. It focuses on naturally-driven and organically farmed labels, small production vineyards. She also hosts wine classes and has a curated wine club, and was titled Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016.

Sunny Liao, a senior wine distributor, has participated in the establishment of the restaurant and hotel network for China‘s largest wine content e-commerce brand Lady Penguin (醉鹅娘). Now she is the Co-founder of VinusClub, a platform that committed to providing our members with fine wines that reflect the unique flavors of the world’s top wine-producing regions. she is also the only dealer in the industry who has sales experience in top restaurants and hotels in China and the United States.

With 10 years of procurement management experience in sprits industry, Emma is deeply engaged in the spirits supply chain channel. As head of procument of Laizhou Distillery, she and her team were committed to ensuring the stable supply of barrels and raw material.

When Rosemary George passed her MW in 1979, there were few women who had earned the esteemed title beforehand. Author of 14 wine books, today Rosemary is one of the leading writers and communicators on the wines of the Languedoc as well as Italy, particularly Tuscany. She also writes for various magazines, such as Decanter, Sommelier India and the Academie du Vin website. She became President of the Circle of Wine Writers in 2015.

Annie Cai started her career as deputy editor-in-chief of Wine Life magazine, and became executive editor of “Wine” magazine in 2016. She has also served as a wine lecturer with a teaching style that is easy to understand. She has also served as a judge in many international competitions, such as the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018 in Belgium and the Golden Bottle Awards.

Sarah Ahmed is an independent, London-based wine writer, educator and judge. She was awarded the Vintners Cup in 2003, the Wine of Portugal Personality of the Year (Europe) 2019 and Honorary Australian Woman of Wine Award 2017. Since 2006, Ahmed has contributed on Portugal, Port and Madeira to Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book. She consulted on Portugal for the seventh and eighth editions of The World Atlas of Wine, and has contributed on Portugal for the 4th & 5th editions of The Oxford Companion to Wine.

The Wine Siren is a wine and travel website founded by Kelly Mitchell, a wine writer and certified sommelier based in California，with focus on wine and travel. Today she is stories of sustainable travel, wine, & spirits to the forefront. Highlighting the people and destinations whose passion in sustainability brings an earth-friendly experience to travelers.

Renée Sferrazza is a writer, host, and sommelier whose passion for grapes and the delicious nectar they produce is a lifelong dedication. As the founder of @Wine.by.Renee, one of the largest social media accounts in Canada dedicated to wine, Renée has established herself as a prominent figure in the industry. Renée has cultivated an account with a responsive audience, that genuinely listens, cares and takes her recommendations seriously.

Nicole Muscari is the co-founder of the Chelsea Wine Society and co-admin of @thevirtualtastingroom. Nicole feels wine goes beyond science. Wine is a feeling, place and a memory. It’s about finding your “wine moment,” she aims to help others find theirs. She is also the owner of the blog Grape Chic

Tang Lei, producer of the first Chinese wine documentary "Waking the Grapes“, has been promoting Shangri-La wine region for years, from the establishment of Yunnan Shangri-La Winery Association to the road show organizations. The film is currently being screened in Italy, France, the United States, Singapore and other places around the world.