The gourmet and lifestyle magazine "Der Feinschmecker" has awarded Germany's best sommeliers of the year 2018 in the gastronomy sector.
According to the editors, the twelve wine professionals "not only impress with their outstanding expertise, but are also distinguished by an excellent sense of what guests want". They would "charmingly recommend the perfect accompaniments to a meal from a well-stocked cellar" and always find "the right balance between information and entertainment".
The award winners are:
1. Marco Franzelin, "Vendôme", Bergisch Gladbach
2. Bärbel Ring, "Söl'ring Hof", Sylt
3. Stéphane Gass, "Schwarzwaldstube", Baiersbronn
4. Nina Mann, "Victor's Fine Dining", Nennig
5. Billy Wagner, "Nobelhart & Schmutzig", Berlin
6. Magdalena Brandstätter, "Sonnora", Dreis
7. Gerhard Retter, "Fischerklause", Lütjensee
8. Silvio Nitzsche, "WeinKulturBar", Dresden
9. Melanie Wagner, "Black Eagle", Oberbergen
10. Stefanie Hehn, "Lakeside", Hamburg
11. Marietta Stegbuchner, "Crossing", Rottach-Egern
12. André Macionga, "Tim Raue", Berlin
(uka)