Judges 2026

Wine professional with over 18 years of experience in the wine industry, specializing in wine trade, export markets, brand development, and promotion. Former Commercial Director at Stobi Winery and Skovin Winery (North Macedonia), responsible for export strategy and marketing. Currently the owner of one of Skopje’s leading wine shops and an active wine consultant and promoter, with a strong focus on Macedonian family wineries. Honored Member and Ambassador of the Association of Macedonian Family Wineries, serving as a trusted adviser to winery owners and their teams. WSET Level 3 certified and an internationally experienced wine judge, with jury participation at Mundus Vini (ProWein Düsseldorf), Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Open Balkan Wine Vision (Belgrade), as well as numerous national wine competitions. Over the last year, she has been actively engaged in wine tourism, becoming a co-founder of the first online booking platform for wine tourism in North Macedonia. She is involved in organizing and strategically positioning wine tourism as a new, structured tourism product, aimed at international wine tourists and wine professionals. She brings strong leadership experience in wine trade, export development, marketing, and strategic brand positioning. Over the course of her career, she has become one of the leading promoters and traders of Macedonian wines, playing a key role in connecting North Macedonia with international wine markets.