Corporate Oversight
Strategic value and partnership for corporate boards. Goal-driven leadership that prioritizes your company's vision and growth trajectory.
Bridging Passion & Strategy
Helping producers and regions develop powerful brand messages. Strategic advisor to wine and spirits ventures focused on technology, innovation, and industry transformation.
About
One of 425 Masters of Wine in the World
The Master of Wine qualification signifies the pinnacle of tasting ability and knowledge about the global wine trade. Earning the MW title requires passing closed-book Theory exams, blind Tasting exams, and a comprehensive Research Paper - a multi-year journey few complete.
Based in Barcelona, David serves as a Council Member of the Institute of Masters of Wine, steering the world's leading professional wine organization into the future. A strategic advisor to wine and spirits ventures, he also co-owns a 10-hectare estate in the Priorat.
Priorat - Catalunya - Spain
Co-ownership
Clos Salanca
A small-production winery in Priorat crafting hand-crafted wines from estate vineyards. Farmed organically and pursuing regenerative agriculture, Clos Salanca grows indigenous grape varieties using traditional ancestral methods - wines that honour the past while uncovering the true potential of the region.
"The past inspires the future - dedicated to respecting Priorat's legacy and expressing the purity of its terroir."Visit Clos Salanca
Services
How I Can Help You
Path to Market
Navigate every point in the supply chain from winery to consumer. Brand viability assessment, market entry strategy, and distribution planning.
Product Assessment
Unbiased evaluation backed by deep tasting experience and intimate knowledge of global wine. Pricing decisions, marketing plans, and promotional strategy.
Branding & Identity
Establish a significant, differentiated presence - from naming and corporate imaging through to final packaging and market positioning.
Public Appearances
Sharing Knowledge on the World Stage
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Speaking Events
Accomplished public speaker addressing audiences across the globe. Engaging, entertaining, and delivering genuine value at every event.
02
Masterclasses
In-depth expertise on any topic - from education-based classes to path-to-market symposia. Built on decades of experience in the global wine trade.
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Judging
Extensive judging experience at London Wine Competition, Bacchus, Decanter, Wine100, and SIAL - including table leadership and competition chair roles.
In the Press
Featured Around the World
Happy Ali
Interview on Work & Passion
How I balance wine as work and wine as a passion.
London Wine CompetitionThoughts on Branding
Key insights on branding shared at LWC.
Interpreting WinePodcast Interview
A fun, in-depth interview with Lawrence from this well-regarded podcast.
XL SemanalMagazine Profile
A profile in Spain's weekly national magazine.
Spanish Wine LoverViews on Spanish Wines
A profile by Spain's leading wine blogger.
TV3 CatalunyaPremis Vinari
Thoughts on the state of Catalan wines for Catalan news TV.
Get in Touch
Start the Conversation
Whether you need strategic consulting, a keynote speaker, or an expert assessment - I'd love to hear from you. Every great partnership starts with a conversation.
Emaildavid@davidforermw.comPhone+34 679 870 609