Our team

She has dined in the finest restaurants, but her heart belongs to simple things in life. Her favorite dish? Sourdough bread with butter, chives, and a pinch of salt. From her father, she learned to recognize what is good, valuable, and pure — a lesson that shaped her deeply. Dorli always thinks big, looks far into the future, connects people, and empowers women. Her guiding principle from 1991, the founding year of the agency, still holds true today: "By communicating about good and valuable people, companies, and products, we contribute to a better world.". That is exactly what our clients appreciate so much about her: the positive energy, the bubbling creativity, and the remarkable expertise from which truly unique solutions emerge.

Ute has been co-owner of Wine+Partners for more than 25 years—a strategic thinker who combines vision with extensive experience. She knows how to recognize opportunities early, build and promote brands sustainably, and support our clients with passion and professionalism. Her heart beats especially strongly for good beer: she founded CulturBrauer, co-initiated the Independent Private Breweries of Austria, and helped establish the Independent Brewers of Europe. Today, she is also involved with the Europe-wide Slow Brewing association—always visionary and full of positive energy.

Competent, analytical, and exceptionally sharp – yet also witty, connecting, and sociable: with Marlies, Wine+Partners has gained a professional with vision and outstanding expertise in wine and fine indulgence. A certified wine and beer sommelier, she studied International Wine Business and gained international experience at a digital agency in Napa Valley. Marlies feels just as at home in the digital world as she does in the world of wine and beer – a combination she brings together seamlessly in her work. In her free time, she is always in search of the most beautiful places on earth – whether on foot, by bike, or by boat.

Strength, discipline, endurance, and precision — the qualities that earned Astrid three black belts in Taekwondo also define her daily work in communications. After many years in journalism, she has key industry contacts on speed dial and knows exactly where our clients’ great stories will find the best home. She effortlessly connects brands with the right media and — whether it’s PR strategy, press relations, or events — Astrid turns ideas into success. In short: media runs in her veins.

No idea too big, no detail too small: Bettina impresses with her dedication to all things delightful. With years of experience in public relations, she masters even complex tasks with ease and great sensitivity. When she tells her clients’ stories, people listen — and she always manages to spark curiosity, as her passion is both contagious and inspiring. Today, she looks after some of the most prestigious names, such as Baur au Lac in Switzerland, the innovative top chefs of JRE, entire wine regions like Vinhos Verdes in Portugal, and emerging wineries around the world.

From London to New Zealand and Hong Kong, Catherine Walbridge brings the world to Vienna, combining international experience with refined storytelling. For over 20 years she has worked as a journalist for leading media outlets worldwide. Growing up, she dreamed of becoming a race car driver—today she channels that energy into strategy and communications at Wine+Partners. Personally, she considers herself more of a Pinot Noir, but in Vienna she discovered her love for Gemischter Satz. Her most unusual glass of wine? On the Thai-Myanmar border as a lecturer in journalism.

Originally from Carinthia, Marion came to Vienna to study journalism—and stayed. In the city she “slipped into,” she discovered her passion: writing. After gaining initial experience at a major daily newspaper and spending over a decade at Falstaff magazine, she is now the text expert at Wine+Partners. She tells our clients’ stories both online and offline—through newsletters, on the website, or in press releases. She conveys information concisely while always giving it a distinctive voice. That personal touch carries over into her private life as well, as Marion is a passionate percussionist.

Wine runs in her veins: having grown up on a winery in the Palatinate, Anna has a deep understanding of vines, terroir, and practices the art of enjoyment. Certified with a WSET diploma, she combines her professional expertise with many years of experience as a PR manager. Anna works closely with international wine media and tells her clients’ stories – such as for Alsace or trinkreif – with passion and a distinctive voice. With her kids and a sailing license in hand, she dreams of one day setting sail into the wide world.

Lydia is your go-to person for digital media and PR work with creative flair. Fizzing with ideas to put our clients on the map, from the development of a truly original strategy that will set you apart to individually tailored social media and website content, Lydia is passionate about concepts and ideas to help your brand stand out from the rest of the crowd. Her fine arts background and experience working for a tech company in Ireland has honed both her aesthetic eye and a mastery of the tools to best implement them – regardless of which digital or analogue channel is being targeted. Oh, and did we mention she lives and breathes wine too? 

Laura is passion in action! Whether organizing events, planning and executing digital campaigns, creating content, or developing concepts, Laura is a skilled and creative all-rounder with a hands-on mentality. Her drive and team spirit are contagious, motivating everyone to achieve the best for and with our clients. Just as diverse as her skills are the projects she manages at Wine+Partners. Laura’s heart beats not only for wine and gastronomy but also for authentic brewing culture and the tourism of the future.

With her hands-on mentality, ambition, and foresight, Henrike leads projects to success. She combines expertise with passion, competence with courage. Her true passion is clearly wine, which plays a central role in every aspect of her life — in her education, on her travels around the world, and professionally at Wine+Partners. Here too, Henrike works on an international level, looking after clients such as the Douro Boys, Penfolds, VAUX, Gut Hermannsberg, Paul Achs, and the CottageRoasters.

Elisabeta is empathy personified. She immerses herself wholeheartedly in her clients’ projects and, as a passionate ambassador, shares their values and messages. She brings not only great sensitivity to her work but also solid professional training. After studying journalism, she quickly climbed the career ladder — from working at a local newspaper to positions in social media and PR agencies — until she finally found her true calling in the world of indulgence and enjoyment at Wine+Partners. Anyone who is looked after by Betti knows they have a passionate communicator by their side.

The world is her home, wine her passion, and people hold her heart. Whether it’s new horizons, challenges, or personalities – Arabella approaches them all with curiosity and openness. In the conception and execution of projects, she is a creative sparring partner with an eye for the exceptional and a deep professional understanding. This expertise stems from her studies in International Wine Business, as well as her experience working at wineries, in gastronomy, and in the fine wine trade. Arabella’s experience, energy, and esprit are not only an asset to the entire Wine+Partners team but also to the clients she works with.

As the offspring of a Viennese winemaking and Heuriger family, Klara is truly in the right place at Wine+Partners. A hands-on doer, she rolls up her sleeves and manages exciting wine and culinary clients with spirit and expertise. After completing her Bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications, Klara is now expanding her theoretical background with a Master's in International Winemarketing in Eisenstadt. When she finds a moment of free time, Klara loves cooking for her friends, staying active through sports, and showing her precision on the billiard table. She brings that same accuracy to her work — hitting the mark perfectly when communicating her clients’ messages.

“Peter is Burgenland” – and he enriches the Wine+Partners team as a copywriter. After more than ten years in journalism, the Burgenland native now devotes himself to the subject he loves writing about most: everything related to wine and gastronomy. Whether it’s his typical Burgenland charm or simply his height, the hobby basketball player certainly stands out as the only man in the office. He is exceptionally well connected in both the wine and media worlds and has the keen eye for detail of a passionate photographer. Peter is the colleague who is always there when you need a strong text, a fresh perspective, or a hearty laugh.

Calm and passionate analyst: Marina always keeps an eye on the numbers and processes at Wine+Partners. She ensures everything runs smoothly when it comes to finance and HR matters, is a competent and charming contact for our clients, and always has an open ear for her colleagues. Problems don’t exist for Marina—she thinks in solutions. She finds relaxation in yoga, tending her small city garden on her terrace, or discovering new culinary delights. After all, the interplay of wine and food excites her just as much as the digital tools in everyday office life.

Tanja found her way from Klagenfurt to Vienna—bringing with her a lot of curiosity and exciting experiences. Her International Wine Business studies took her to Paris and to the renowned Nobu in Dubai, where she gained valuable knowledge and formative experiences. At Wine+Partners, she now contributes not only her professional expertise in wine and gastronomy but also ensures—with her organizational talent and calm demeanor—that even the most challenging office days run smoothly.

The Carinthian loves wine in all its facets. Her interest, which was sparked by her training as a junior sommelier, grew steadily through internships and additional training in the food and wine industry, and became a passion. Her dual degree in International Wine Business, which she is completing in Krems an der Donau and Bordeaux, is enabling her to learn about the diversity of the wine world on an international level. With her enthusiasm for wine, people, and culture, she brings as an intern fresh ideas to a variety of projects at Wine+Partners.