Welcome to Winethologist.com, written by Danika Leminski.
Danika is a seasoned storyteller and marketing maven whose journey is as effervescent as the Champagne region she calls home. Based in Reims, France, this Canadian-born wine and gastronomy expert has dedicated over a decade to uncovering the stories behind the world’s most exceptional wines and culinary treasures.
With beginnings as the founder of Talk of the Town (TOTT) Management, a boutique agency specializing in wine and gastronomy marketing, Danika has also held management roles with some of the most iconic names in the industry, including Moët Hennessy, Delamain Cognac, and France’s largest e-commerce site for wine. Her academic foundation is equally impressive, boasting a Master’s degree in Wine & Gastronomy Marketing from NEOMA Business School and a WSET Level 3 certification.
Danika’s passion for sharing the magic of wine extends to her blog, Winethologist.com. With over 10,000 monthly readers and 90,000 Instagram followers, her platform offers rich anthologies of wines from around the globe, introducing her audience to the artisans, vintners, and visionaries shaping the industry. Her voice resonates beyond the blogosphere, with articles featured in Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, and Vin & Champagne Magazine. She was accepted as a Fellow of the prestigious 2024 Wine Writers’ Symposium in Napa Valley and was long-listed for the inaugural 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards.
Whether she’s walking the vine-draped hills of Champagne or uncovering hidden culinary gems, Danika brings her audience along for the adventure, one story—and one sip—at a time. Her blend of expertise, creativity, and wanderlust makes her a captivating voice for anyone with a thirst for exploration and excellence.