March 15, 2006 at The New York Yacht Club, New York City

1. David Rosengarten – world renowned expert in food, wine & culinary arts.
2. Mary Ewing Mulligan – Master of Wine; President, International Wine Center; co-author of Wine for Dummies, and several other wine education books.
3. Ray Isle - Senior Editor, Food & Wine
4. James Rodewald - Wine Editor, Gourmet
5. Steven Kolpan - Professor of Wine Studies at Culinary Institute of America, and co-author of the "Exploring Wines" series of books
6. Jason Miller - Wine Director at Picholine, New York City
7. Susan Wine - Owner, Vintage New York
8. Michael Braverman - Wine Columnist of "Uncorked," East Hampton Star
9. Lisa Granik - Master of Wine candidate