La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 2019 Young Sommeliers Competition

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Australia invites young Australian-based sommeliers to compete in the 2019 International Young Sommeliers Competition. The Competition offers young sommeliers the opportunity to present their skills and “savoir faire” under highly competitive, intense and gruelling testing conditions at the National and International levels.  It promotes their expertise and provides them help, encouragement … Continued

ASI Members Elect New President

This year’s ASI General Assembly in Bordeaux (15 & 16 June), was a very important one, as the member countries of the international association gathered to vote for a new President and regional Vice-Presidents. Andres Rosberg (Argentina) was voted as the successor to Shinya Tasaki (Japan), whose term in office has been deemed one of … Continued

Best Sommelier of Australia 2017 Competition

The Best Sommelier of Australia 2017 competition is an endeavour to highlight the exceptional service and knowledge standards achieved by the professional sommelier community working within Australia.  The competition, conducted by the Sommeliers Australia Education Committee, will rigorously investigate individual performances in areas of service, tasting and knowledge that are required at the highest echelons … Continued

CMS Australia: 2017 Exam Results Announced

The Court of Master Sommeliers Australia under the auspices of The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe has announced the results of its Introductory, Certified and Advanced Examinations held in Sydney this June. 2017 Australian Results: The 2017 Australian Riedel Certified Sommelier Dux was awarded to: Andres Perez (Trippas White Group) The 2017 Australian Riedel Advanced … Continued

Pontifex Scholarship

Offered in Australia biennially The scholarship – established in 1998 to celebrate the life of young Australian Daniel Pontifex, who was killed in a car accident while working at Kensington Place Restaurant in London – contributes funds towards the cost of flights, travel insurance, accommodation and expenses for the successful candidate. Further information will be … Continued

“Sommit” New Zealand Scholarship

Open to working members of Sommeliers Australia, a select number of scholarships will be awarded for 2018 and include international and domestic flights, accommodation, meals, transfers, event registration and all event inclusions. Candidates are expected to have a strong passion for the wine industry, have a thirst for knowledge of New Zealand wine. A selection … Continued

Education Scholarship

Sommeliers Australia Education Scholarship The Sommeliers Australia Tasting Education Scholarship will again be held this year. Only offered every three years, this 3-day education programme is offered to ensure that the next generation of sommeliers receive the training and support required to successfully advance in the profession. A select few Scholars will have the incredible … Continued