DipWSET · Wine Educator · International Judge · Vinissima

Meric Akbay Knura, DipWSET

Frankfurt & International

International wine educator, judge and sensory specialist helping businesses and wine lovers deepen knowledge, refine tasting skills and create memorable wine experiences.

Meric Akbay Knura presenting at a wine tasting
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Education & Training
WSET-aligned seminars, sensory analysis programmes, tastings in English, German & Turkish.
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Wine Judging
International wine competition judge with experience across major European competitions in France, Germany, the UK and Hungary.
World Blind Tasting Championship participant.
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Events
Masterclass speaker, tasting moderator, and wine tours for memorable curated experiences.
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Consultancy
Import/export strategy, wine menu preparation, hospitality training.

Let's create something exceptional.

Whether you're looking for a judge, educator, speaker or moderator — I would be happy to hear from you.

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Meric Akbay Knura

About Me

Wine Judge,
Educator
& Consultant

Wine judge, lecturer, moderator for wine tasting events, speaker, consultant and wine specialist with extensive judging experience across Europe.

Wine Judging & Tasting Experience

International Wine Competitions

IWC International Wine ChallengeLondon, UK
Wine Lovers Wine AwardsHungary
Concours International des Produits Biologiques (Amphore)France
Concours International de LyonFrance
Frankfurt International TrophyGermany
London Tasting AwardsUK
Women's International TrophyGermany
SelectionGermany

Tasting & Sensory Expertise

Competition Preparation & Calibration

Memberships & Partnerships

"Participating in the World Blind Tasting Championship is not just a personal achievement — it is a commitment to elevating the culture of wine appreciation."

World Blind Tasting Championship · Jura, France · 2025
Wine glasses set for an education and training tasting session

Wine Education & Training

Education
& Training

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WSET-Aligned Seminars

Structured programmes tailored to WSET levels and custom themes — from introductory sessions to advanced analytical tasting formats designed for serious wine students.

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Sensory Analysis

This course develops your palate through structured sensory evaluation training, building the vocabulary and precision needed to assess wine with confidence. The programme is offered in cooperation with The Art of Tasting and follows the method created by Sietze Wijma.

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DE
TR
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Guided Tastings

Curated tasting sessions for individuals and groups, exploring regions, styles, and grape varieties in an engaging and structured format. Structured and enjoyable tasting sessions for groups at all levels

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Hospitality Professionals & Enthusiasts

Bespoke education programmes for sommeliers, F&B teams, wine buyers, and service professionals.

Services

Expertise
at every level.

Glasses of red and white wine poured for a professional tasting
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Wine Judging
International competition judge — France, Germany, UK & Hungary
Participation in the World Blind Tasting Championship
Member of advanced-level tasting groups
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Tasting Moderation & Events
Masterclasses
Speaker at wine events
Wine tours
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Wine Consultancy
Support for import/export & market entry strategy
Hospitality wine menu preparation & staff training

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Frankfurt · Operating Internationally

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Based in Frankfurt
Operating Internationally

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