
Frank Roeder MW
Became an MW 2009
Based in Germany
Nationality German
Languages English, French, Italian, German
1958 Born in Voelklingen/Germany
1978 High School Graduation (Abitur)
1979 Study Touristics at FH Worms
1980 Lufthansa Pilot School
1984 Airline Pilot at Lufthansa
1990 Foundation of VIF Wine Trade in Voelklingen/Germany
2003 Diploma WSET
2006 VIF honoured as best German wine distributor by Meininger
2007 VIF honoured as best regional wine shop (Saarland) by Wein Gourmet
2009 Master of Wine
2010 Riesling Honour Price by Riesling pro e.V.
2012 VIF honoured as best regional wine shop (Saarland) by Feinschmecker
2014 Vendis (consultanace by Frank Roeder MW) honoured as best wine distributor in Germany by Meininger
since 2017 Frank Roeder MW is part of the wine selection team of Lufthansa
since 2018 jury member of DWWA
Primary area(s) of work: Trade
Industry sector(s): Distribution, Agency/Importer, Off trade, On trade, Wine judge
Wine styles: Fine and rare wines, Sparkling wine, Champagne, Cremant, Cava, Prosecco, Sekt, Sweet wines, Fortified wines, Port, Sherry, VDN, Madeira, Still white, Still red, Still rosé, Still wines
Wine region expertise: Abruzzo, Baden, Germany, Mosel, Pfalz, Portugal, South Africa, USA, France, Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Languedoc, Champagne, Italy, Tuscany, California, Washington, Oregon
Market expertise: Germany
Specialisms: Importation, Distribution, HORECA, Direct to consumer, Independent retail, Food and wine pairing, Restaurant wines, Wine judging