I was born in 1967, an average vintage, unless you are a fan of Yquem. I spent my youth in Munich, the German capitol of art and beer, and I have remained faithful to this beautiful city.
I am owner of Walter & Sohn – Weinhandlungen, an ontrade wine specialist based in Munich
– Education in hotel managment in Munich
– B.A. in philosophy studies „Hochschule für Philosophie-München“
– Diplom Sommelier Austria
– WSET Diploma Geisenheim/Germany
– VIA Italian Wine Ambassador
– Certified Italian Wine Educator
– Wine merchant of the year by Meiningers
– Co- founder www.vondermarkwalter.de (production of still wines in Baden)
– Co-founder www.fritzmueller.fm (production of sparkling wines in Rheinhessen)
– Co-founder www.hausperlinger.de (production of Crémant in Rheinhessen)
– Lecturer at different Sommelier schools eg. IHK, Kermess UIW & fort he Diploma course of the Austrian Wineacedemy. Plus I´m a member of various wine competition juries and regularly contribute to magazines and newsletter.
