Jörg Zimmermann

ABOUT ME:

Born in 1967 in Nuremberg, I have lived in the Munich region since 2001 and work in food retail as a center manager. In 2015, my wife and I founded our own wine shop and vinotheque called “berry.” In addition to a diverse range of products in the vinotheque, we also offer seminars, corporate events, and private celebrations. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of wine and business administration with interested participants in seminars.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• WSET Level 3
• Certified Sommelier (IHK)
• Certified Wine and Sparkling Wine Expert (DIN ISO 9001:2008)
• Certified Beer Sommelier (IHK)
• Certified Retail Business Administrator (IHK)
• Specialized Champagne training with certificate from the Bureau du Champagne DE/AT
• Member of the Sommelier Examination Board at the Munich and Koblenz Chambers of Commerce and Industry
• Member of the Examination Board for Certified Retail and Hospitality Business Administrators at the Munich Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Regular participant as a taster for Meininger Verlag
• Regular participant as a taster/expert for the German Food Society
• Lecturer in Business Administration and Marketing

AREAS OF FOCUS:

Consulting

Planning of wine departments, assortment design, wine descriptions,
creation of wine lists including pricing calculations

Various seminars, both in-person and online:
Exam preparation seminar according to the Trainer Aptitude Regulation
Exam preparation seminar for Certified Retail Business Administrators in Business Management and Law
Exam preparation seminar for Retail Salespeople and Retail Clerks
Various wine seminars for beginners to professionals

Education
International wine countries with a focus on Austria, South Tyrol, Germany, and Northern Italy,
wine sensory analysis (wine faults), consulting and supply for the hospitality industry

Events
Conception and organization of trips with a focus on producers, regions, and authenticity
Planning and moderation of events across diverse settings > with a focus on wine,
corporate events > MICE, wine & dine events, rum, gin, and whisky tastings

REFERENCES:

Mercator Consulting
Pascal Kapp Rally Team
Starnberg Yacht Club
Törggelen Wine Import
Germering Favorite Shops
Getränke Reuter
Germering “Das griabige Wirtshaus”