Tuomas Meriluoto, 36, is the Managing Director and partner in one of the leading wine importers, Winestate Group Oy, in Finland working in co-operation with some of the best known wine producers around the world, including Antinori, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Cono Sur, Miguel Torres and Symington Family Estates. He also lectures on wine, has contributed to several magazines, produced a wine tasting DVD and participated in production of a wine, food and travel TV series and book. Tuomas is also a Chairman of the Association of Finnish Alcoholic Beverage Suppliers (SAJK).