Discover the biography of Raimonds Tomsons

Raimonds Tomsons is undoubtedly one of the world's leading sommeliers, renowned for his expertise and numerous prestigious titles.

Sharing my experience with wine lovers and professionals brings me real joy, and I hope that for each of you I can reveal something new, something you haven't experienced or felt. Wine embodies knowledge, culture and history, pleasure and vivid emotions - things I want to share with you.

Raimonds Tomsons

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Raimonds Tomsons' achievements and distinctions

Worldwide awards

  • ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2023
  • Europe & Africa's Best Sommelier 2017 – Organized by the A.S.I. (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale)
  • 3rd at the World's Best Sommelier Competition - Belgium 2019
  • World record for sabering 71 bottles of Champagne in 60 seconds

Other awards and roles

  • Judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards organized by Decanter
  • Head of Wines at Wine Collectors wine import company, Riga, Latvia
  • Judge at Star Wine List, Riga
  • Board member of the Latvian Sommelier Association
  • Owner of the wine consulting company, Raimonds Tomsons Ltd.
  • Brand ambassador Craft Irish Whiskey Company
  • Brand ambassador Mosphera
  • Ambassador for events and wine tastings at Wine BHM Ltd, Londres

Raimonds Tomsons' career path

Raimonds Tomsons discovered his passion for wine while working for 20 years at the famous Vincents restaurant. An ambitious man, he won Latvian and Baltic sommelier competitions several times, before studying at the Austrian Wine Academy in Rust, where he obtained his WSET diploma in wines and spirits. Devoting his career to knowledge and sharing, he has traveled the world's vineyards, met numerous winemakers, and refined a deep understanding of terroirs and their nuances. Crowned Best Sommelier in the World A.S.I. 2023 in Paris, he now holds several prestigious roles, including Judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards and Judge for Star Wine Lists, while also running the Wine Collectors company in Riga. Attracted by Wine BHM's vision and high standards, he now brings his expertise to professional tastings and collaborations with producers around the world.

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