Willibald Balanjuk
Wine Critic & Tasting Expert
Willi Balanjuk is Wine Editor at A la Carte, a Weinakademiker, certified sommelier, and wine journalist. He is one of Austria’s established wine critics and has helped shape the A la Carte Wine Guide for many years, regularly tasting and assessing thousands of Austrian wines. He also teaches at the Austrian Wine Academy and shares his expertise through seminars, masterclasses, and guided tastings. His work combines analytical tasting experience, in-depth knowledge of Austria’s wine regions, and a particular focus on ageing potential, origin, and stylistic development.
