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Name: Max Gurtler I am: Head sommelier, momofuku seiōbo What inspired me to become a sommelier: Working at Rockpool Bar and Grill. The level of professionalism and standard of service … Continued

Name: Chris Ryan I am: Head Wine Buyer, Cumulus Inc. and Cumulus Up My role model is: Leanne Altmann (Beverage Director, Trader House Restaurants) continues to inspire not just myself … Continued

Name: Steve Senturk I am: Sommelier at Bentley Restaurant & Bar, and The Wine Library. What inspired me to become a sommelier: Travelling through the world wine regions, discovering all … Continued

Name: Justin Biskup I am: Wine Manager, Jackalope Hotels What inspired me to become a sommelier: While travelling and pursuing perpetual summer, I developed a trend of working as a … Continued

Name: Jarrett Buffington I am: Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier at Nel Restaurant. What inspired me to become a sommelier: I’ve always been curious about cultures around the world. While working my … Continued

Name: Loic Avril I am: Beverage Director, Lucas Group What inspired me to become a sommelier: My Grandfather was a man of the land. Growing vineyards, forest and more. He … Continued

Name: Manuel Conti I am: Restaurant General Manager, Black Bar & Grill (The Star Casino) What inspired me to become a sommelier: Working in my parent’s gastronomy and wine shop … Continued

Name: Paolo Saccone I am: Head Sommelier, Mimi’s What inspired me to become a sommelier: In my teens I was working as a pizza chef in the evening and studying … Continued

Name: Pierre-Marie Caillaud I am: Sommelier, Rosetta Ristorante My role model is: Many people really inspired me during my career but one person represents everything great in the industry. Jonathan … Continued

Name: Yuki Hirose I am: Sommelier at Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney What inspired me to become a sommelier: Sophie Otton – She taught me how to open the wines, … Continued