"I only drink wine with food. That’s why it's so important for me that wines are balanced and borne by irresistible freshness."
Dorli, a university-trained translator, founded Wine+Partners in 1991 while still a student. With tremendous passion and tenacity, she has helmed the firm for more than 30 years, transforming it from a one-woman show into an internationally renowned agency.
"When I sit down in a restaurant, I’ve grown accustomed to starting with the wine selection. Only once that’s decided do I pick which dish could pair with it."
After earning a degree in public relations, Ute first worked as a journalist before coming to Wine&Partners in 2000 to assume responsibility for planning and execution of projects. Ute is currently responsible for Penfolds, WienWein, Kellerei Tramin, CulturBrauer, Gault&Millau and Mayer am Pfarrplatz.
“When it comes to gourmet delights, it's not just about the food, but also the atmosphere. That’s why everything tastes better when you're on a picnic out in the vineyards — a pic-wine-nic, as I like to call it.”
Thanks to roughly six years of experience at a digital agency, Tanja knows how to work with companies from almost the entire spectrum of industries. Yet her interest was always for the food & beverage sector. As strategic lead for the digital team, she offers a heady mix of practical know-how and a strong theoretical foundation earned through her Master’s degree in “International Wine Marketing.”
“I always keep butter in my fridge. Because butter makes everything taste better.”
Bettina has been with Wine&Partners since 2002, with countless projects domestic and international under her belt. She currently manages sommelier world champion Marc Almert, the culinary think tank Koch.Campus, the Styrian wineries Weingut Muster.Gamlitz, Weingut Langmann and the STK wineries, the culinary concept store Kärntnerei and the Kozlović wine estate in Istria.
"My sons Adrian and Oscar say my ham and cheese toast is the world´s best. I use a pan, a little salted butter and a barbell plate on top of course."
Paul used to work in PR mainly in the public sector. Only after newsdesks closed the evenings he foud time for good food and wine hanging out in the kitchen with friends. After 25 years he gladly switched topics and is now in for great wine and good food also during daytime.
“My soul food: Pfalz steamed noodles. It brings me back to being a little girl at grandma’s kitchen table and all was right in the world.”
In numerous columns and two books, the native of the Pfalz region of Germany reported on local winegrowers. She would later earn a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Communications in Vienna. Since 2016, this child of a winegrowing family has supported Wine&Partners through projects and events for German and other international customers. She works with Weingut Ansgar Clüsserath, Cork Supply, Weingut Wittmann, Trinkreif, Marc Almert, Gut Hermannsberg, Montes and the Rubin Carnuntum estates.
“Good food has mattered to me since I was a child. I come from the Vorarlberg, so I appreciate good old fashioned Käsknöpfle with apple sauce as the perfect comfort food.”
After studying photography at the Höhere Graphische Bundes- Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt in Vienna, Julia decided to study journalism. This ultimately led her to journalism. She has been supporting the team at Wine+Partners since February.
“A summer day on Lake Neusiedler, toes in the water, a refreshing natural wine in your glass, 70s music playing, while a cool north breeze blows through your hair.”
After her education at the tourism school in Salzburg, Lisa completed her double degree in journalism and tourism management and started out in agency life. With a passion for culinary and communication the PR expert now supports companies around the globe by realizing their goals.
“My gourmet tip? Just that. Take some time to breathe in Südburgenland. Part of what I've learned is always to plan in some wiggle room and not pack too much in — leaving space for the magical moments to come on their own.”
Wine+Partners brought in Lydia as a top-flight social media specialist. With a background in the fine arts, she brings not only an eye for aesthetic detail, but also the ability to move seamlessly between various online channels. She also gathered experience within the tech world from her time in the Irish capital. Lydia is the creative mind behind our social media strategies, and our first point of contact for online trends.
“Beer from Austria’s independent private breweries tastes worlds better than monotonous industrial beer. Just remember: look for the seal!”
Marlies discovered her love for wine and fine food early on. She studied International Wine Business and interned in Napa Valley for a digital wine marketing agency. She is currently earning a Master's degree in Online Media Marketing alongside her work at the agency, giving the team a pipeline to the absolute latest developments in the online field.
“Crispy, freshly baked sourdough bread with a glass of wine makes any day fine.”
After a bachelor’s degree in International Wine Business and a master’s degree in Content & Media Strategy in the Netherlands, Katharina was gaining experience with Buero Medienagenten and Vinea Wachau, and is a part of the Wine+Partners team since the beginning of 2022. The sommelière, who comes from a family winery, is currently doing her second master’s degree in viticulture and oenology. With her natural knack for wine the digital designer is the person to call when it comes to translating the finer things in life into graphic masterpieces.
Found something that fits your tastes? Apply for an open position or submit an unsolicited application now.