Wsana WOO
China, journalist

The organisation was very professional, with very good communication in advance. The wines themselves were well presented.

Winnie MOK
Germany, sommelier

The organisation was perfect. Starting with the registration until the end, you were looked after very well. Regular reminders were sent with all the details about the competition. Upon arrival, no questions remained unanswered. I particularly like the fact that women are clearly in the centre here. Only women are allowed to taste in this competition. A great trophy!

Izelle SWANEPOEL
South Africa, wine producer

As a female winemaker, I wanted to take part in the competition because I really like the concept: wines selected by women for women. From a producer's point of view, participating in an international competition is always beneficial, no matter the outcome. The producer always gets valuable information about where his product currently stands in the market.

Sue EAMES
France, Sommelier

We, as tasters, give consumers an important indication of the quality of the wine they are buying. As tasters, we answer questions such as, does the wine represent the taste and aromas that consumers would expect from this region, country or grape variety? It is particularly interesting that only women judge the wines. This brings a completely different aspect to the evaluation and is important for the retailers. After all, women are very good tasters!

Claudia REHM
Germany, Sommelier and Specialist Retailer

The wide variety of spirits in all of this competition’s categories provides us with a thorough and unique overview of the products and their quality. This constantly enriches the many years of experience I have of tasting - as does talking with other female experts in the field. It's an extremely well-organised blind tasting where top-quality products are put to the test by female experts.

Jutta KNOLL
Germany, Beer Sommelier

The Women's Trophy is the only competition I've taken part in where only women taste the products which, in itself, makes it a unique competition! With regard to beer, which has been brewed by women for thousands of years and is less and less produced and drunk by women these days, it's great to give women a higher profile. The atmosphere at the Women's Trophy is very enjoyable, constructive and there is a real mix of nationalities. Not only do you get to assess some exciting beers, but you also make a lot of interesting contacts – especially overseas. As a beer sommelier, women are an important target for me as they are generally open to tasting, but often critical of beer these days. As such, when a woman awards a beer a medal, it can be an incentive to buy and make them want to try these beers.

Lisa MATZEU
Germany, Beer Sommelier

As a taster, it is important for me to take part in this competition for three main reasons:The competition is well organised and structured and we are welcomed in every way. The products on show always represent an opportunity to progress. Being able to discuss and create links with other participants is a constant source of enrichment.

Astrid BERNS
Germany, Beer Sommelier

As a sommelier I have a distinct part to play in many ways. I am here to inspire women who think they don't like beer, an ambassador for female sensibility. The Women's International Trophy is a crucial part of this mission led by beer sommeliers in Germany and underscores female beer lovers’ preferences.