Over 60 applications were received for the 2018 Ruinart Sommeliers Challenge, from talented sommeliers across the nation. After rigorous assessment, the Top 26 has been selected to compete in next Monday’s Challenge:
| Cory Morris, Bellota Wine Bar |
| Jenna Phillpott, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal |
| Marcus Radny, Jackalope Hotel |
| Tim O’Donnell, L’Hotel Gitan |
| Andres Aragon, Merivale |
| Mattia Antonio Cianca, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal |
| Justin Biskup, Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne |
| Alexandre Roger, Vue de Monde |
| Morgan Golledge, Blackbird Bar and Grill |
| Carlos Simoes, Vue de Monde |
| Addy Lam, Black Bar & Grill |
| Jaimee Pollock, Stokehouse |
| Isaac Hay, CBA |
| Max Gurtler, Momofuku Seiobo |
| Eleanor Ash, The Recreation |
| Jason Castle, Bistro Moncur |
| Niels Sluiman, Jonah’s Restaurant |
| Ellen Reinhardt, Blackbird Bar and Grill |
| Hamish Small, Pier Farm |
| Tim Perlstone, Merivale |
| Paolo Saccone, Dedes Group |
| Florian Valieres, Syracuse Restaurant |
| Remi Craquelin, Iki-Jime |
| Patrick Burgun, Solotel / Barangaroo House |
| Chris Ryan, Cutler & Co |
| Stephanie Jacob, Supernormal |
Best of luck to all of you on Challenge Day!
