Pekka Nuikki
Pekka Nuikki is a well-known figure in the wine world. As a writer, photographer, author, investor, lecturer, and consultant, he is the founder of Fine Wine magazines including the world’s only Champagne magazine. He is also the founder of the world ́s largest wine information platform, Tastingbook.com, and the world’s biggest wine competition – BWW-Best Wine of the World competition. He is not only a respected expert of fine wines, but one of the most important personalities when it comes to the future of the Wine media. Pekka is also one of the most productive wine authors in Europe. Several wine-themed books of his have been published in recent years, most recently publications in English and German: Drinking History – Stories from Wines and Vintages 1870-1970, Mouton-Rothschild Art and Wine and, “Michelin Guide” of the Wine World – 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made, The 100 best Champagnes, The Wines of the Decade and Drinking History, Part II. He has published over 30 books altogether.
Pekka is also the president and founder of the most exclusive wine club in Europe called The Vine Club (established 1989 in London). He is the creator of 100-Events and The Wine of the Decade competition. Pekka has arranged and conducted over 500 wine events all around the world.
Pekka is also a decent tennis player (has played his country’s national team), a keen golfer with a handicap of 1 and seven hole-in-ones, and he is also has a black belt in Kendo. He lives in Helsinki with his wife and four children.