Warehouse
Deadline
July 10, 2026
Judging
Date
July 27, 2026
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2026
Kristien Zuver is a seasoned wine buyer and Senior Purchasing Manager at Last Bottle Inc., the parent company behind three highly influential online retail platforms—Last Bottle Wines, First Bottle Wines, and Last Bubbles. With deep expertise in sourcing, evaluating, and curating wines that resonate with today’s digital consumer, Kristien plays a central role in shaping one of the most dynamic, data-driven wine buying programs in the United States.
At Last Bottle, Kristien is responsible for identifying exceptional wines across global regions, negotiating with producers and importers, and selecting products that deliver both quality and value for a highly engaged subscriber base. The model—offering one hand-picked wine per day until it sells out—demands precision, speed, and a sharp understanding of market readiness, price sensitivity, and consumer excitement. Kristien excels at balancing these factors to consistently deliver compelling offers that often sell out within hours.