Excerpt from the current article in HARBOR Magazine:
The tasteful water world that came to life at the end of April in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, came to life at the end of April! Together with the culinary geniuses from the renowned Basque Culinary Center (BCC) and the support of TOB Strategy and Solan de Cabras the summit became a true experience of knowledge, inspiration inspiration and, of course, enjoyment.
A highlight of the water spectacle was undoubtedly the TASTE & DESIGN AWARDS 2024, where the most exquisite premium waters in the world were crowned. An international jury consisting of certified water sommeliers from all over the world - from Japan South Africa to the USA - judged the taste and design of these taste and design of these precious liquids. Among members of the jury included the well-known water sommelier Pat Eckert, who delighted the audience with his expertise and dry the audience with his expertise and dry humor.
Pat Eckert, who explores the world of water with the dedication of a thirsty is known for his tireless search for the perfect water experience. perfect water experience. Since founding the company "Fine Liquids" in 2018 he has revolutionized the water landscape - and far beyond far beyond still water and FIJI! With his keen eye for detail detail, he extended his work to the United Kingdom in 2020 and in 2021 launched the "Fine Liquids Community", a monthly monthly live show where international water sommeliers share their latest share their latest discoveries.
In 2022, he attended the "BLED Water Festival" and perfected his skills as a his skills as a certified water sommelier at the the "Fine Water Academy" in the USA. Since then, he has held countless water tastings all over Europe - from Belgium to Copenhagen from Belgium to Copenhagen, and even at the exclusive gala dinners of the "FINE WATER SUMMIT" in 2023 and 2024, where he was not only a cohost, but also alongside the world's leading water sommelier Dr. Michael Mascha also shone as the creative head of the event.
In addition to shipping exquisite waters, he also advises water companies, restaurateurs and the hotel industry - and in 2023, after years of planning and years of planning and perfecting, he launched his own brand "Aqa Finelli" a revolutionary concept water that has taken the upscale gastronomy sector by storm. gastronomy by storm.
