Emy Marinova

DipWSET, Export Director, Burgozone

Emy is a WSET Diploma in wines and spirits holder from Greece. She has been in the wine industry for more than 10 years as a co-owner of a Bulgarian winery (Burgozone), wine writer and wine consultant. She has participated as a judge at several international competitions including Concours Mondial des Vins Féminalises in France and the Black Sea Wine Making Forum in Russia. Emy speaks 8 languages and loves travelling.

Key Dates

Warehouse Closes: September 30, 2025

Judging Date: October 22, 2025

Winners Announcement: November 6, 2025

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Judges

Meet our judges

The China Wine Competition judges are carefully selected by us and include Master Sommeliers, Top Sommeliers, On-Trade Wine Buyers and Wine Directors of China who all serve or buy wine for their business and are involved in developing wine lists.

The mission and philosophy of the China Wine Competition is to award wines that make a great addition to restaurants wine menus and by the glass programs. The judges are top sommeliers and on-trade wine buyers from China who understands the chinese palate.

These judges are here to highlight top wines the Chinese consumers can drink in restaurants, hotels, bars and clubs.