| Name: Nina Jensen (Denmark) |
| I am: Head Sommelier at Restaurant Lyst, Vejle |
| What inspired me to become a sommelier: The people I was surrounded with during my internship as a waiter. They remain some of the most skilled sommeliers in Denmark today: to get such a passionate introduction to wine has been alpha & omega. |
| My role model is: My dad☺️ But as a sommelier I have several. I could mention Serge Dubs, Arvid Rosengren and Christian Thorsholt. |
| My greatest professional achievement is: Winning silver at ASI Best Sommelier of the World in 2019. |
| My favourite food and beverage match is: Impossible! Maybe vin jaune with poulet and morels?? |
| What I enjoy most about taking part in ‘Best Sommelier’ competitions… The energy there: meeting all the other candidates, feeling the adrenaline rush and gaining inspiration for improvement. |
Photo: Nina Jensen competing at ASI Best Sommelier of the World in 2019, where she placed second out of 66 competitors. (Image courtesy of ASI)
