While our Committee Spotlight has so far focused on Sommeliers Australia’s diverse and talented national Committee members, in our two final posts for this series we meet the team who work behind the scenes to keep the association running…
| I AM: Jamie Sprague, by ‘day’ the Cellar Door Manager for Tractorless Vineyard in the Southern Highlands and at ‘night’ NSW Event & Social Media Coordinator for Sommeliers Australia. |
| MY BACKGROUND IS: I come from a background of working in restaurants and hotels. I spent years working on the floor and managing restaurants and fell in love with creating experiences. I wanted to experience more of the other side of wine, so I dived into working as a Cellar Door Manager. |
| ONE THING PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME IS… I began studying for a Bachelor of Law and Business. I loved it, but I loved the excitement of wine and hospitality more, so I decided to pursue a career in hospitality instead! |
| THE MOTTO I LIVE BY IS: Life is too short for bad wine. |
| MY ROLE MODELS ARE: [Women of wine] Sarah Andrew, Louella Matthews, Bridget Raffal, Jane Lopes. |
| WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A PART OF THE WINE INDUSTRY IS … The community! |
![For our first Best Sommelier of Australia Spotlight, we hear from Best Sommelier of Australia 2020 runner-up and Australia's representative at ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2023 in Paris, Paolo Saccone @vinobypaolo.
Here Paolo shares what inspired him about the competition journey...
"Entering the Best Sommelier of Australia competition was more than a challenge; it was a journey of self-discovery and passion.
Last year's [Best Sommelier of the World 2023] semi final and final were stepping stones in my quest for continuous excellence.
To all aspiring sommeliers: Embrace the uncertainty, savour the journey, and let your dedication uncork the limitless opportunities that await.
Cheers to chasing dreams and pouring greatness into every drop!"
Don't miss your chance to excel!
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