Educators

Meet the certified educators who lead our courses.

Our Educators

Certified Educators

Dieter Ploeger

Dieter Ploeger

Certified WSET Educator with merit in the prestigious DipWSET, he also holds the titles of French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar. With over two decades of experience in Panama and an MBA in International Business, Dieter brings together academic rigor and a genuine passion for wine education. For more than two years, he has been teaching courses every week, having already guided over 150 students toward a deeper and more confident understanding of the world of wine.

Noel Sánchez

Noel Sánchez

Beer expert certified by WSET, Cicerone, Doemens-Ameg, and BJCP. International career spanning Panama, France, and Germany as entrepreneur, consultant, and beer educator. Invited judge at major beer competitions across five continents.

Rafael Reyes

Rafael Reyes

WSET Certified Educator and spirits specialist with over two decades in the hospitality industry. Graduate of The International Hotel School of The Hague, combining hotel management training with technical expertise in spirits production and evaluation.