What’s News

Name: Zoe Brunton I am: Head Sommelier at Monopole, Sydney I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: I joined the D&I Working Group because I think there is a huge gap in the wine industry where organisations miss the mark to connect and be relevant with all individuals. So many organisations seem to … Continued

Name: Lisa Cardelli I am: Victoria Sales Manager, Terroir Selections I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group: Because I’m sick and tired of racism, sexual discrimination and misconduct, exclusion… I could go on and on. I would like to see drastic changes in real life, not just words on social media. To me it … Continued

Name: Rod Hunt I am: Wine Enthusiast and student – mid-way through my DipWSET at PWS.In my non-wine time I’m a Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Monash University, and have experience in health, management, research and issues pertaining to Diversity and Inclusion. I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: Provide a consumer perspective, … Continued

Name: Sarah Andrew DipWSET (Honours) I am: WSET Business Development Manager, Australia & New Zealand I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: To be accountable and strive for positive change. To question the current status quo and alongside other like-minded professionals, and make a difference to our industry. My personal mission statement is: … Continued

Name: Noah Rozenfeld I am: Sommelier, Ten Minutes By Tractor I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: I joined Sommeliers Australia in order to be part of a positive change in the industry I love so much rather than waiting for one. I’d like that change to achieve more humility, empathy and connection … Continued

Sommeliers Australia is excited to continue introducing some familiar (and some not so familiar) faces over the coming weeks, through our Spotlight Series of interviews. Previously we’ve asked sommeliers, winemakers and industry supporters from Australia and around the world, to share their achievements, learnings and a few trade secrets. Starting next week, our next Spotlight … Continued