Ten emerging talents from around the world have been awarded the 2025 Golden Vines Wine Scholar Guild Scholarships, giving them the opportunity to pursue prestigious Wine Scholar Guild certifications and accelerate their careers in wine.
The winners of the 2025 Golden Vines Wine Scholar Guild Scholarships are:
- Luma Monteiro
- Cong Cong Bo
- Ahyoung Jeong
- Anna Mantchakidi
- Vinay Tongaria
- Immacolata Mauro
- Johnny McCarthy
- Jacqueline Jubel
- Jaclene Liew
- Miriam Nuñez
The scholarships, created in memory of legendary sommelier Gérard Basset OBE MW MS, support education, inclusion, and accessibility in wine by backing the next generation of leaders.
“At Wine Scholar Guild, we believe education is the gateway to opportunity. Supporting the Gérard Basset Foundation through the Golden Vines scholarships allows us to nurture new voices who will shape the future of wine. Seeing these Scholars thrive is both humbling and inspiring,” said Preston Mohr, managing director of Wine Scholar Guild.
“Wine Scholar Guild has been a supporter of the Gérard Basset Foundation since day one, and we are thrilled to announce today another ten fantastic scholars who will be able to undertake their choice of Wine Scholar Guild Certifications. These courses will help them to progress even further in their careers and build their knowledge further. We are truly delighted to welcome them into our scholar community,” added Romané Basset, co-founding trustee of the Gérard Basset Foundation. “The Golden Vines Scholarships have quickly become one of the most respected avenues to support emerging wine professionals, opening doors to global networks, mentorship, and specialist training.”
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