Spotlight on: Heidi Mäkinen MW

Name: Heidi Mäkinen MW (Finland) I am: Wine Ambassador, Viinitie and President, Finnish Sommelier Association. What inspired me to become a sommelier: Endless curiosity in wine and my will to … Continued

Spotlight on: Ellie Ash

Name: Ellie Ash (Melbourne, AU) I am: Sommelier at Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop. What inspired me to become a sommelier: It started with an enjoyment of wine that made me … Continued

Spotlight on: Nina Jensen

Name: Nina Jensen (Denmark) I am: Head Sommelier at Restaurant Lyst, Vejle What inspired me to become a sommelier: The people I was surrounded with during my internship as a … Continued

Spotlight on: Christina Kaigg

  Name: Christina Kaigg (Melbourne, AU) I am: Assistant wine buyer at Atlas Vinifera, Victorian Brand Ambassador – Burch Family Wines, FWS Certified Educator. What inspired me to become a … Continued

Spotlight Series: coming soon to social media

Over the coming weeks and months, Sommeliers Australia is excited to be introducing some familiar (and some not so familiar) faces to you. Enter the Spotlight Series – an interview series with … Continued