He is also active as a sommelier .
Since 1994 Lipka has been serving as the President of the International Jury for the Bestowment of the International Vine and Wine Organization awards ( Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin ) , headquartered in Paris .
He is also active as a sommelier and since 1994 Lipka has been serving as the President of the International Jury for the Bestowment of the International Vine and Wine Organization awards ( Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin ) , headquartered in Paris .