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Marc Almert – 2019 ASI Best Sommelier of the World

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Antwerp, March 15 2019 At the end of a final round where the three top competitors had to show their knowledge of wine and talent for service and hospitality in … Continued

Ruinart Sommelier Challenge Top 25 finalists announced

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Champagne Ruinart and Sommeliers Australia are delighted to announce the 25 selected finalists to take part in the 2019 Ruinart Sommelier Challenge, to be held in Sydney on Monday, 18 March. The … Continued

ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2019 contest: Semi-Finalists revealed!

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Antwerp, March 12, 2019 After a first round of practical and technical tests that took place over two days, the semi-finalists who are still in the race for the title … Continued

ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2019 contest begins in Belgium

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Antwerp, March 11, 2019 –Today marks the beginning of the most highly-awaited event in the sommelier world: the ASI Best Sommelier of the World contest, where 66 candidates from 63 countries … Continued

NZ Wine 2019 Sommelier Scholarship – A re-cap from over the Ditch

Thursday, 28 February 2019

Earlier this month, the Australian recipients of the New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship returned from more than 10 days across the ditch on an intensive programme that included Sommit™, the … Continued

The Ruinart Sommelier Challenge returns in 2019 – applications now open

Monday, 7 January 2019

Champagne Ruinart and Sommeliers Australia are delighted to announce the 2019 Ruinart Sommelier Challenge to be held in Sydney on Monday, 18 March. Applicants will go in the running for … Continued

2019 ‘International ASI Sommelier Diploma’ Certification Exam to be held in Melbourne & Sydney

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Certification from Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) gives sommeliers the opportunity to be recognised worldwide as having a high level of knowledge and skills. Newly ASI certified sommeliers will … Continued

2018 National Sommelier Selection – the Winner is…

Thursday, 29 November 2018

On Tuesday 27 November, seven highly qualified Australian Sommeliers were assessed as part of the National Sommelier Selection Process: Banjo Harris Plane, Carlos Simoes, Cyril Thevenet, Loic Avril, Mattia Antonio … Continued

Japan’s Wataru Iwata is the Best Sommelier of Asia & Oceania 2018!

Friday, 19 October 2018

Kyoto, October 18, 2018 – Wataru Iwata from Japan became the ASI Best Sommelier of Asia & Oceania 2018, following a thrilling and hard-fought final that concluded three days of competition in … Continued

Announcing 2019 NZ Winegrowers Sommelier Scholarship Recipients

Thursday, 11 October 2018

New Zealand Winegrowers and Sommeliers Australia are pleased to announce the five successful sommeliers chosen to participate in the 2019 New Zealand Wine Sommeliers Scholarship.   Matthew Dunne, Solotel Emma … Continued

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[VIC] Assistant Head Sommelier — Reine & La Rue

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyo We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Chin Chin yesterday for our Sydney Warriors of Wine lunch. We celebrated the day alongside 90 industry peers, members and wine lovers. 

A special thanks to those who contributed through donations, auction bids, raffle tickets and prize contributions. Money raised allows us to continue creating opportune education, connection and professional development across our community. @chalouwines @lecavist @nswwine @riedel_mark.baulderstone @saintpeterpaddo @primavera_selections @fesqco @plummwineglasses @redandwhite_au @jacksonfamilywines @supernashbrothers @goodluck.merivale @trippaswhitegroup @pnvmerchants @cardwellcellars  @maxallendrinks @olympusdining @thebridgevineyard @winecompanion @claretclub 

To our incredible Warriors @callielynne @maison_mcmanus @zoe.brunton. We are lucky to have heard your stories and taste the wines that inspired your sommelier journey. You are the future generation and the image of a great sommelier. We cannot wait to follow your journey. 

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