Frank Kämmer
Frank Kämmer (born February 8, 1968 in Ludwigsburg ) is a German wine specialist and author .
education
From 1984 to 1987, he graduated in agriculture and Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe a vocational training to restaurant manager . 1997 followed a further training to become a specialist in marketing . In 2004 he took a distance learning course at Cornell University (USA), which he completed with a Certification in Essentials of Hospitality Management .
Professional background
Frank Kämmer worked from 1988 to 1989, first as a sommelier in the Hotel Intercontinental in Stuttgart and then from 1989 to 2004 in the same position in the Stuttgart star restaurant Délice .
In 1994 he was accepted into the Association des Maitres-Conseils en Gastronomie Française and in 1996 he passed the master sommelier examination , the highest international award in his profession. In 2002 he was the first German to be accepted into the Circle of Wine Writers founded in 1960 . The elite group of leading, predominantly British wine journalists comprises around 280 members.
Today, Kämmer works full-time as a consultant in the wine and catering industry. His customers include companies such as the Chinese wine group Changyu , the Burgundy importer KierdorfWein and the South African winery 4G . Frank Kämmer has published numerous books on the subject of wine and spirits and is a regular author of various specialist publications, including the Vinum Wine Guide.
Books
- A little oenology. 100 recommendations for connoisseurs, Augustus Verlag, 1999
- Aldidente Vino. The wine guide by the cult discounter, Eichborn Verlag , 2000
- Aldidente Cocktail und Co, Eichborn Verlag, 2001
- Wine school for connoisseurs. Recommendations for the correct handling and perfect enjoyment, Augustus Verlag, 2002
- Small encyclopedia of wine errors, Eichborn Verlag, 2006
- On a Wine Tour - Rheingau / Hessische Bergstrasse, Hampp-Verlag, 2006
- On a wine tour - Pfalz, Hampp-Verlag, 2007
- On a Wine Tour - Württemberg, Hampp-Verlag, 2006
- The 100 best vineyards in Germany, Hampp-Verlag, 2006
- On a Wine Tour - Baden, Hampp-Verlag, 2007
- Super wines from the supermarket, Eichborn Verlag, 2002
- Super wines from the supermarket 2005/2006, Eichborn Verlag, 2004
- Super wines from the supermarket 2008/2009, Eichborn Verlag, 2007
- 100 organic wines for every occasion, Eichborn Verlag, 2008
Awards
- 1994/95 Trophée Ruinart Germany: "Best Sommelier in Germany"
- 1994/95 Trophée Ruinart Europe: "Second best sommelier in Europe"
- 1994/95 Grand Prix Sopexa: "Germany's best sommelier for French wines"
- 1994 Nicolaus Cusanus Wine Culture Prize
- 1994 Bacchus Prize from the Austrian Wine Institute
- 1995 Distillata Trophy for the highest spirits culture
- 1996 Pro Riesling sponsorship award
- 2001 "Sommelier 2001" of the Bertelsmann restaurant guide
Web links
- Literature by and about Frank Kämmer in the catalog of the German National Library
- Homepage Frank Kämmer
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kämmer, Frank |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German wine specialist, sommelier and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 8, 1968 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ludwigsburg |