• Yolanda is a gastronomer with a strong passion for flavors, specially, for wine & food pairings that elevate each dining experience. 

    During her trips she has cultivated an endless curiosity about the world cuisines and how they are defined by traditional ingredients, the nuances of the land and particularly by the people that constitute the heart and soul of each culinary region. 

    Nowadays, Yolanda works as a consultant to help fellow gastronomers in the creation of wine lists that fit their ever changing seasonal menus. 

Photographer: Maia Hansen

  • Maya was born in the wine world and walked through her first vineyard at less than a year old.

    Today, she is running the family company, Scandinavian Wine Academy which is the biggest sommelier school in the Nordics.

    When she is not teaching, she recommends wine on a Swedish morning TV show or writes about wine in ELLE Magazine.

    Maya is a curious nerd who is always keen on a good adventure.

  • Liora is one of the most respected voices in the Nordic wine world. Holding the titles of Best Sommelier of Norway and Best Sommelier of the Nordics, she has built an international reputation through decades of work in the wine and hospitality industries.

    As former President of the Norwegian Sommelier Association and through her work with the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI), Liora has developed an extensive global network of winemakers, sommeliers, and industry leaders.

    Today, she serves as Global Ambassador Manager for Star Wine List, overseeing its worldwide ambassador network and the prestigious Star Wine List of the Year Awards.

    Liora is also a respected wine writer and television presenter, bringing her expertise to audiences through Norway’s national breakfast television.