IVAN NIKOLAEV
Co-founder of such projects as:GUSTO gastrobar, the wine shop & bar «GRÜNER, не ври мне!», the chain of coffee shops & pastry Gusto BAKERY and the izakaya «Дзень» (Vladivostok)
Chef Sommelier of the projects «GRÜNER, не ври мне!» and GUSTO gastrobar in Vladivostok. The creator of the wine school «WINE.365».
One of the TOP 5 Best Sommeliers of the Far East according to the independent restaurant award
WHERETOEAT.
The member of the Far Eastern Sommelier Association, organizer of the Russian wine fest «In Wine Kupala» and a regular participant of wine fests throughout Russia.
Chef Sommelier of the projects «GRÜNER, не ври мне!» and GUSTO gastrobar in Vladivostok. The creator of the wine school «WINE.365».
One of the TOP 5 Best Sommeliers of the Far East according to the independent restaurant award
WHERETOEAT.
The member of the Far Eastern Sommelier Association, organizer of the Russian wine fest «In Wine Kupala» and a regular participant of wine fests throughout Russia.
Work arrival
Ivan have worked his way from wine enthusiast to a professional in the restaurant and alcohol markets since 2017. He visited the bests of oenological and gastronomic spaces in Europe and Asia, vineyards, wine exhibitions and schools.
Ivan had brought the leading practices to Vladivostok.
Ivan had brought the leading practices to Vladivostok.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Bordeaux (France)
Chateau du Tertre, Bordeaux (France)
Wine & Gourmet, Tokio (Japan)
OperaWine Vinitaly, Verona (Italy)
WINE PROJECTS
Wine events organized by Ivan Nikolaev.
Jazz&Wine fest (2020/ 2021)
«Jazz&Wine fest» is the first large wine fest in Vladivostok for enthusiasts with wines from huge number of countries.
More than 15 Sommeliers and about 300 residents and guests of the city.
More than 15 Sommeliers and about 300 residents and guests of the city.
Master classes from Sommeliers on quiet and sparkling wines, lectures on trends, new terroirs and exciting styles.
In Wine Kupala (2022/ 2023)
In Wine Kupala – is a fest created by professionals for professionals and wine enthusiasts. We share our experience, treat our guests, invite the best representatives of wineries, so that everyone could meet with those who create wine.
More than 40 winemakers, 100 sommeliers and 800 wine enthusiasts.
The fest also was attended by winemakers of Primorsky Krai (Primorsky Region) for the first time in 2023.
Represented wineries:
Abrau Durso, Vinodelnya Vedernikov, Fanagoria Signature, Derbent Wine Company, Kuban-Vino, Tsimlyanskoe, Satera, Koktebel, Kacha Valley, Vina Arpachina, Domaine Burnier, Pokrovskaya Winery, Pithos, Chateau Pinot, Usadba Divnomorskoe, Krinitsa Winery, Yaiyla Urban Winery, Sun Valley, UPPA WINERY, ZB Wine, Galitskiy & Galitskiy, Lefkadia, Shumrinka, Zakharin's House, Alma Valley, SIKORY, Usadba Markotkh, Mantra, Massandra, Inkerman, Belbek, Sevastopol Winery, Perovsky Winery, Golubitskoe Estate, Fervino Winery, Batrak Winery, SUHOV winery, Tantra.
More than 40 winemakers, 100 sommeliers and 800 wine enthusiasts.
The fest also was attended by winemakers of Primorsky Krai (Primorsky Region) for the first time in 2023.
Represented wineries:
Abrau Durso, Vinodelnya Vedernikov, Fanagoria Signature, Derbent Wine Company, Kuban-Vino, Tsimlyanskoe, Satera, Koktebel, Kacha Valley, Vina Arpachina, Domaine Burnier, Pokrovskaya Winery, Pithos, Chateau Pinot, Usadba Divnomorskoe, Krinitsa Winery, Yaiyla Urban Winery, Sun Valley, UPPA WINERY, ZB Wine, Galitskiy & Galitskiy, Lefkadia, Shumrinka, Zakharin's House, Alma Valley, SIKORY, Usadba Markotkh, Mantra, Massandra, Inkerman, Belbek, Sevastopol Winery, Perovsky Winery, Golubitskoe Estate, Fervino Winery, Batrak Winery, SUHOV winery, Tantra.
Wine school WINE.365
WINE.365 was founded in 2019. The school was created not only for those whose business is related to wine, but also for people who like to spend time useful and get new knowledges.
Our lectures are winners of numerous sommelier championships, organizers and judges of championships for experts in the field of wine and spirits, and also the holders of international certificates and the best wine experts in Russia.
The school trains experts in premium alcohol and restaurant service.
10 fundamental (basic) courses and 4 professional ones have held over 5 years.
Our lectures are winners of numerous sommelier championships, organizers and judges of championships for experts in the field of wine and spirits, and also the holders of international certificates and the best wine experts in Russia.
The school trains experts in premium alcohol and restaurant service.
10 fundamental (basic) courses and 4 professional ones have held over 5 years.
OTHER PROJECTS
Ivan's area of interest is not only wine, but also gastronomy.
GRÜNER, не ври мне
Wine shop & bar
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