Sergei Panov is an independent Russian-born Spain-based journalist and anti-corruption activist. He switched from writing about wine to covering the dark corners of the wine world - from the search for Putin's elite wineries to Henri Jayer shipments circumventing EU sanctions. Sergei writes for Politico Europe, Meininger WBI, and investigates for The Insider Ru.

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A call to expel the Russian Sommelier Association from the ASI

by Sergey Panov | 13-09-2023

Eight Ukrainian champions petitioned The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale to expel the Russian Association for supporting the war. The transparency and anti-corruption issues they raise make their... more »