International Speaker · Moderator · Curator
Nicole Wolbers — Curator of European Sparkling Wine Culture
Curator of European Sparkling Wine Culture
Creating keynotes, masterclasses and conversations that connect sparkling wine with culture, identity and place.
"Where sparkling wine
becomes culture."
— Leitmotif
Where sparkling wine becomes culture.
Sparkling wine is more than a category. It is shaped by regions, traditions, people and changing ideas. Nicole Wolbers brings these perspectives together on stage, in masterclasses and through independent curatorial work.
From German Sekt and Champagne to Cava and the wider European sparkling wine world.
Speaking & Moderation
Keynotes, conference conversations and moderated panels for audiences seeking a deeper perspective on sparkling wine, regional identity and the future of the category.
Invite Nicole to SpeakExplore Masterclasses →Keynotes & Talks
Original perspectives on sparkling wine culture, European regional identity and the changing international category.
Panels & Moderation
Informed conversations connecting producers, institutions, markets, hospitality and audiences.
Conferences & Cultural Events
Tailored contributions for wine conferences, festivals, professional associations, premium hospitality and cultural programmes.
Selected Topics
- 01Why Sparkling Wine Needs Its Own Voice
- 02Beyond Champagne: The Rise of Regional Identity
- 03The Cultural Rise of German Sekt
- 04Sekt, Champagne and Cava: A New European Dialogue
Topics can be adapted for international conferences, professional audiences, consumer events and educational programmes in English or German.
Masterclasses & Curated Experiences
MORE THAN A TASTING
Each masterclass combines carefully selected wines with context, storytelling and a clear point of view.
Participants discover not only how sparkling wines taste, but how regions, traditions, people and cultural shifts shape them.
Regional & Category Masterclasses
Focused explorations of German Sekt, Champagne, Cava, Crémant and the wider sparkling wine world.
Comparative & Thematic Tastings
Curated flights revealing differences in origin, method, style, identity and quality philosophy.
Bespoke Experiences
Tailored formats for wine regions, institutions, hospitality, brands, private members’ clubs and professional audiences.
Selected Highlights
Sparkling Wine Ambassador 2026
Appointed by the Verband Traditioneller Sektmacher to represent and communicate the culture and quality of German Sekt.
Foto: Verband Traditioneller Sektmacher Circle of Wine Writers
Speaker on the cultural and international potential of German sparkling wine.
SparklingB!
Co-curator of Berlin's sparkling wine gathering, connecting producers, sommeliers, media and audiences.
Certified Cava Educator
Specialist expertise in Cava, Spanish sparkling wine and professional education.
DipWSET
DipWSET, with a Champagne research paper awarded by the Champagne Bureau UK.
International Wine Judge
International wine judge, including the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Sparkling Wines Session.
Foto: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Curatorial Projects
Nicole develops sparkling wine formats that connect subject expertise with narrative, selection and audience experience.
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PROGRAMME & EVENT CURATION
Concept development, themes, speaker structures and content direction for festivals, conferences and professional events.
02
WINE & PRODUCER SELECTION
Independent selections shaped by origin, relevance, quality and the story an event wants to tell.
03
EDITORIAL & CULTURAL CONCEPTS
Narrative direction and specialist input for wine regions, publishers, institutions and premium cultural projects.
Selected Case Study
SPARKLINGB! — BERLIN
A curated sparkling wine platform bringing together European producers, sommeliers, trade, media and audiences.
Nicole co-curates and -organizes the concept, producer experience and editorial direction of the event.
Delivered Format
CURATED MASTERCLASS PROGRAMMES
Development of thematic sparkling wine masterclasses combining wine selection, regional context, storytelling and audience engagement. - Touring Sekt Austria - Italian Sparkling wine is shaping the industry - German Sekt: Reviving the new luxury
Ideas & Perspectives
Research, publications and the ideas behind Nicole’s speaking and curatorial work.
i.
Das Schaumweinmagazin
Germany’s independent editorial platform dedicated to sparkling wine, combining analysis, interviews, regional research and international perspectives.
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Selected Publications
Articles and contributions for German and international wine publications, including long-form reporting, analysis and specialist commentary.
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Books & Long-Form Research
Ongoing research and concept development for publications exploring sparkling wine culture, regions and producers.
Media & Press
Selected interviews, features, event appearances and press resources for journalists, editors and event organisers.
Articles, Interviews & Features
Selected podcast conversations, interviews and digital features.
EXPLORE PUBLICATIONSPress Kit
High-resolution portraits, short and long biographies, speaker information and media materials.
Download Press KitSelected Collaborations
Nicole works with wine regions, cultural organisations, publishers, professional associations and premium hospitality partners on selected speaking, educational and curatorial projects.
Projects may include:
- conference talks and moderated conversations
- tailored masterclasses
- programme and event curation
- editorial collaborations
- sparkling wine selection and cultural storytelling
Each collaboration is developed around the audience, context and purpose.
Enquiries are considered personally.
Affiliations & Credentials
About
A Voice for Sparkling Wine Culture
Nicole Wolbers is an international speaker, moderator and curator specialising in sparkling wine. Her work connects wine with culture, regional identity and the people shaping the category.
A DipWSET and Certified Cava Educator, she brings together editorial research, international judging experience and long-standing specialist engagement with German Sekt, Champagne, Cava and sparkling wine regions across Europe.
She is the founder of Das Schaumweinmagazin, co-curator of SparklingB! in Berlin and Germany’s Sparkling Wine Ambassador 2026.
Her talks, masterclasses and curatorial projects are developed for professional, cultural and international audiences in English and German.