Katelyn is experienced in wine judging and wine education. She was named Seattle Magazine’s Sommelier of the Year and winner of the Wines of Portugal Sommelier Competition - Seattle. She is the Beverage Director for Seattle-based Heavy Restaurant Group. 

The Heavy Restaurant Group oversees 5 restaurant concepts and 8 locations in the greater Seattle area including Purple Café and Wine Bar, Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar, Lot No. 3, The Commons, and Cast Iron Studios. They proudly employ over 400 great team members.

Katelyn Peil will join the esteemed judging panel at Sommeliers Choice Awards 2021.