Wine Collectors
Rīga, Latvia
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Address:
Elizabetes iela 41/43, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, LatviaContact:
+37129669674A word from
Agnese Gintere
"Greatness hides in the details!"
Agnese Gintere (Sales Director)
About the Ambassade
Located in Riga, in the heart of the Art Nouveau architecture neighbourhood, Wine Collectors is a bustling wine and gastronomy spot, a “must-visit” destination for any fine wine lover. Wine Collectors represents the greatest wine heritage available, combining both undiscovered wine gems and cult classics. Its success is based on the fundamentals of professional wine knowledge, education, hospitality and service. Setting trends in the local wine market, Wine Collectors incorporates wine experiences with top-class design and art into everyday life. Not afraid to challenge themselves, the team at Wine Collectors loves to push boundaries through discoveries in the world of wine, valuing passion in viticulture and winemaking, terroir, tradition and a sustainability-driven mindset.
About the Krug Lover
Born and raised in Riga, Sales Director Agnese Gintere, Master of Wine candidate, is a renowned sommelier of the Baltics, and the first female Best Sommelier of Latvia. Her approach combines two essential aspects of wine: passion and deep theoretical and practical knowledge. Agnese celebrated her very first achievement in her wine education with Krug Grande Cuvée.
Who is the person you admire most and why?
Raimonds Tomsons, ASI Best Sommelier 2023.
What three things would you take with you on a desert island?
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez, Krug Grande Cuvée and a sabre.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Honest, not too serious, and sometimes too serious.
What qualities do you value most in another person?
Honesty and a good sense of humour.
Who would you like to share your dream dinner with and why?
Brian Cox, because I would love to pick his brain about astrophysics.
When was your most recent sip of Krug?
As I am answering this question, I am sipping a glass of Krug Grande Cuvée.
What is your favourite Krug food pairing?
Soft-boiled egg served with red caviar and a glass of Krug Grande Cuvée.
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