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  • July 2026

  • Mon 6

    [NSW] 2026 Sommelier Challenge: Finding Australia’s Best Sommelier of the Year Black Tie Awards Ceremony

    Featured Monday, 6 July # 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm AEST
    Lee Ho Fook 203 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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    Join Sommeliers Australia for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, dedication, and talent within Australia's wine community at the prestigious 2026 Sommelier Challenge: Finding Australia's Best Sommelier of the Year Awards Ceremony. Held at Lee Ho Fook Sydney from 6:00pm on Monday, 6 July 2026, this black-tie event will culminate in the announcement and crowning of … Continued

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[VIC] Group Sommelier – edition Hospitality

Company: edition Hospitality

Following internal promotion and ongoing group expansion, an exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an exceptional wine professional to join edition Hospitality as our Group Sommelier. Based in Melbourne, this leadership role oversees the wine program across our entire portfolio, driving the continued evolution of our beverage offering while maintaining the highest standards … Continued

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[NSW] Sommelier Hunter St. Hospitality

Company: Hunter St. Hospitality

Hunter St. Hospitality are looking for a sommelier to join their team at The Argyle Stores. Best-In-Class Training via Hunter Street Academy at Your Fingertips Paid Community Service Leave | Group-Wide Mobility Weekly Payroll | 25% Food & Beverage Discount Located in the heart of The Rocks, The Argyle Stores is a vibrant multi-venue precinct … Continued

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[NSW] Territory Manager City & Inner Suburbs | Imported Wine Specialist

Company: Young & Rashleigh Wine Merchants

Young & Rashleigh Wine Merchants Established in 1992, we are recognised as one of NSW/ACT’s premier fine wine distributors, working with some of the world’s most respected producers. We pride ourselves on our culture – supportive, professional, and built around a genuine passion for wine. The Opportunity This is an impactful, relationship-driven role focused on … Continued

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Congratulations to Paolo Saccone MS @vinobypaolo_m Congratulations to Paolo Saccone MS @vinobypaolo_ms (LUCAS Restaurants, NSW @lucascollective), crowned the winner of the 2026 Sommelier Challenge: Finding Australia's Best Sommelier following an intense day of competition in Sydney.

Held high in Sydney Tower @infinitysydneytower Paolo impressed judges @sarahandrewwine @andres10aragon_ms @louthesomm across a series of rigorous theory, tasting and practical examinations, earning the honour of representing Australia at the 2026 ASI Best Sommelier of the World in Lisbon this October.

"I'm excited and honoured to be named Australia's Best Sommelier. The calibre of this year's group was incredibly high, and I'm ready for the task ahead in Portugal." – Paolo Saccone MS

A huge congratulations also to our outstanding finalists Isaac Pockney @ip_vino , Clotilde Candusso @clotilde_cdn, Justin Biskup @motosomm, and Charlie Richards @charlie.richards_  who each showcased their exceptional depth of sommelier talent and knowledge, solidifying their place in the final. 

Thank you to our Gold Partners Ruinart @ruinart, House of Arras @houseofarras, Jim Barry @jimbarrywines and Pewsey Vale @pewseyvalevineyard for making this competition possible and for their continued commitment to excellence in wine education and hospitality.

We would also like to thank @infinitysydneytower and @markbest for providing us an incredible space to hold the Sommelier Challenge. Thank you @antipodes_water as the official water sponsor to the Sommelier Challenge. 

Congratulations, Paolo—we can't wait to cheer you on as you represent Australia on the world stage!

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Thank you @blendpr_ for your contributions to the 2026 Sommelier Challenge.
A Wild Card with a bright future! We're pleased t A Wild Card with a bright future!

We're pleased to announce that Charlie Richards @charlie.richards_ @agnes.restaurant has been awarded a Wild Card entry into the 2026 Sommelier Challenge: Finding Australia's Best Sommelier of the Year. 

Following his outstanding achievement of being crowned Best Young Sommelier of the Year at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs competition on 29 June, the committee recognised this as a unique opportunity for Charlie to compete alongside—and learn from—Australia's leading sommeliers.

"Charlie’s recent success as Best Young Sommelier of the Year is a wonderful achievement and a reflection of the talent emerging within Australia’s wine community. The committee saw the inclusion of Charlie as a Wild Card entrant as a meaningful opportunity for him to compete alongside, and learn from, some of the country’s most accomplished sommeliers. Supporting the next generation is central to Sommeliers Australia’s mission, and we’re delighted to welcome Charlie to the 2026 Sommelier Challenge as he continues his professional journey." — Louella Mathews, President, Sommeliers Australia

"It is a privilege to be invited as the Wild Card entrant for this year's Best Sommelier of Australia Challenge and to compete alongside some of Australia's finest beverage professionals. I look forward to showcasing my hospitality and passion for beverages while representing the new wave of sommeliers that Queensland and Australia have to offer. My journey in the wine industry has been driven by curiosity and a willingness to learn and evolve, embracing every qualification and competition I can in the pursuit of becoming the very best I can be." — Charlie Richards

Please join us in congratulating Charlie as he prepares to take on Australia's premier sommelier competition. We can't wait to see him on the Challenge stage!
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