Spotlight on: Meira Harel
Name: Meira Harel (Adelaide, AU) I am: Co-Founder of GROW Assembly, Sommelier, Wine consultant and a mum. What inspired me to become a sommelier: I worked at a little French … Continued
Spotlight on: Meira Harel
12 minutes with our Top 12: Steve Senturk
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
12 minutes with our Top 12: Justin Biskup
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
Spotlight on: Julie Dupouy-Young
Name: Julie Dupouy-Young (Ireland) I am: Freelance sommelier, consultant for EXSTO Cognac, co-creator of SommNinja (educational mobile application) and President, Irish Guild of Sommeliers. What inspired me to become a … Continued
12 minutes with our Top 12: Jarrett Buffington
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
12 minutes with our Top 12: Loic Avril
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
Spotlight on: Louella Matthews
Name: Louella Mathews (Sydney, AU) I am: Head Sommelier @bibowinebarPlus some consulting and wine judging on the side. Creator of @sommspace. What inspired me to become a sommelier: Beginning my … Continued
12 minutes with our Top 12: Manuel Conti
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
12 minutes with our Top 12: Paolo Saccone
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
Spotlight on: Carine Patricio
Name: Carine Patricio (Portugal) I am: Sommelier & Sales Manager at Joh.Jos. Prüm, Mosel Valley, Germany What inspired me to become a sommelier: During a semester abroad in Germany, I … Continued
