IWSC - Club Oenologique
Jose Quintana is an experienced winemaker and wine judge currently serving as the Winemaker at Vagabond Wines Limited since September 2021. With a background that includes roles such as Assistant Manager and Winemaker at Westwell Wine Estates and Assistant Winemaker at Henners Vineyard, Jose has developed extensive expertise in viticulture and oenology. Additionally, Jose has been a wine judge for the IWSC - Club Oenologique since April 2019. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Viticulture and Oenology from Plumpton College, a Diploma in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and a BSc in Philosophy and Mathematics from the University of Southampton. Prior to a career in winemaking, Jose held the position of Director at QSales&Lettings and worked as a Sound Supervisor at Sky.
IWSC - Club Oenologique
The IWSC is more than a competition. It is a global wine and spirits community, focused on people and expertise. Our mission is to champion the best wine and spirits from around the world by taking a personal approach to our partners’ needs. We offer comprehensive business support via our network of world-class experts and aim to bring this global community together to share insights and help each other grow. We don’t just champion award winners. We seek out undiscovered talent and help partners – large and small – reach ambitious targets and achieve their goals. Founded by Austrian wine chemist Anton Massel in 1969, we are proud to have over fifty years’ experience rigorously assessing and celebrating the best wine and spirits. Our meticulous standards, attention to detail and world-class expertise sets us apart as the partner of choice for producers, distributors, influencers and experts the world over. Wine, spirits, knowledge, community. Since 1969.