Spotlight on: Leanne Altmann

Name: Leanne Altmann (Melbourne, AU) I am: Beverage Director & WSET Educator, Trader House Restaurants. What inspired me to become a sommelier: When I was in my very early 20s I … Continued

Spotlight on: Miyuki Morimoto

Name: Miyuki Morimoto (Japan) I am: Sommelier at Conrad Tokyo, Hilton Group. What inspired me to become a sommelier: When I was still a section waitress, our sommelier made me … Continued

Spotlight on: Emma Farrelly

Name: Emma Farrelly (Perth, AU) I am: Director of Wine, The State Buildings/Como The Treasury. What inspired me to become a sommelier: My parents took me to the annual ‘Flowering … Continued

Spotlight on: Heidi Mäkinen MW

Name: Heidi Mäkinen MW (Finland) I am: Wine Ambassador, Viinitie and President, Finnish Sommelier Association. What inspired me to become a sommelier: Endless curiosity in wine and my will to … Continued

Spotlight on: Ellie Ash

Name: Ellie Ash (Melbourne, AU) I am: Sommelier at Recreation Bistro x Bottleshop. What inspired me to become a sommelier: It started with an enjoyment of wine that made me … Continued

Spotlight on: Nina Jensen

Name: Nina Jensen (Denmark) I am: Head Sommelier at Restaurant Lyst, Vejle What inspired me to become a sommelier: The people I was surrounded with during my internship as a … Continued