Who we work with: iDealwine's Brand Partnerships

The winner of the Best Sommelier in Europe, Best Sommelier in France and Meilleur Ouvrier de France awards in 2000; Franck Thomas set up his own wine education programme in 2007. He specialises in alternative approaches to traditional wine tasting methods (using intuitive and geo-sensory methods)

New York’s most charming corner of France, L’Alliance (formerly FIAF) has been building French-American connections since 1898. It is part language school, part cultural hub, with cinema, art de vivre evenings and a beloved Bastille Day celebration. A true rendezvous for all things francophile.

Austrian glassware par excellence, Riedel designs wine glasses tailored to specific grape varieties. Their stunning decanters and glasses enhance the aromas, balance, texture and overall tasting experience no matter the varietal.

Every wine lovers' favourite innovation since well, wine; this American brand makes drinking wine without removing the cork possible, all while keeping impeccable preservation.

Eurocave designs high-end, climate-controlled wine fridges and wine storage solutions combining French savoir-faire with precision, innovative design and over 50 years' of expertise.

Every collector’s favourite cellar companion. This community-driven platform lets members catalogue bottles, log tasting notes and tap into the experience of fellow enthusiasts.

The world’s go-to wine search engine. It tracks down any bottle, compares prices across merchants worldwide and tells you exactly where to buy. A must-have for buyers, collectors and curious drinkers alike.

The collector’s secret weapon. Since 1997 it has tracked wine auction trades across Europe, Asia and the United States, turning millions of transactions into the market values and indices that auction houses and rare wine merchants alike can trust.

Part vault, part private club. Founded in 2009 in Germany’s Rheingau, WineBank gives members climate-controlled storage for their bottles and round-the-clock access. Each location also hosts tastings and gatherings, and a single membership card opens the doors across the network.

Copenhagen’s first private wine club and storage facility. A speakeasy-style entrance hides the plush interiors of this members-only club, with regular masterclasses and wine dinners held there.

The global drinks trade’s essential read. The Drinks Business delivers sharp news, analysis and trend-spotting across wine, spirits and beyond, for anyone who wants to know what’s happening in the industry before everyone else does.

Germany’s youngest ever Master of Wine has turned his expertise into a modern wine empire. He runs (perhaps) the most popular wine channel on YouTube and an online education platform, Cellar Class. Konstantin helps wine lovers make sense of the wine world, one video at a time.

The Bordeaux Insider par excellence. Based in the region since 2003, Jane is the author of the acclaimed Inside Bordeaux (among many other titles) and the host of Wine Voices podcast. Her own platform, JaneAnson.com, offers in-depth reports and vintage insight from the heart of the world’s most famous wine region.

The award-winning podcast from married Masters of Wine Susie Barrie and Peter Richards. They bring wine to life with great guests, honest opinions and plenty of banter. Educational, entertaining and never stuffy.

The original wine podcast. Host Levi Dalton, a former New York sommelier, has been sitting down with winemakers, sommeliers and wine personalities since 2012. The result is hundreds of candid, in-depth conversations that bring wines to life.

Denmark’s independent wine magazine and a pioneer of specialist wine publishing. Published since 1992 and online since December 2015, it offers news, exclusive tastings and best-buy recommendations, with no recipes and no restaurant reviews. Just wine.

The Italian business publisher that brought its sharp market eye to wine. Pambianco Wine&Food covers the numbers, facts and protagonists of the sector, with analysis and events aimed at producers, brands and the wine and food trade.

Italian wine journalism, tailor-made. This magazine tells the story of wine in the words of the people who make it. From conversations over a glass to analyses of a fast-moving market, it brings growers, enthusiasts and trade professionals together, telling the stories behind the bottle.

Italy’s first online wine magazine, and a daily reference for anyone in the wine business, particularly wine tourism. It reaches 45,000 readers, from enthusiasts to professionals. It also offers marketing support for wineries and, through WinePeople, training for the trade.