The Sommeliers Choice Awards proudly welcomes Heather Durham-Birley, Kat Hawkins, and Greg Spalding to its 2026 judging panel — a trio of accomplished wine professionals who bring education, leadership, and service excellence to the competition.
We caught up with Julie Peterson to learn about the driving factors of Georgian wine imports, the importance of sommeliers in the U.S. in growing wine markets, and what 2022 holds in store for Georgian wine.