Now complete – Best Sommelier of Australia Stage 2 | Semi Finals

Best Sommelier of Australia Stage 2 | Semi Finals were held yesterday in both Sydney and Melbourne. Thank you to the Top 11 Semi Finalists for undertaking a full day … Continued

Name: Carlos Simões I am: Wine director for Vue de monde What inspired me to become a sommelier: The German Rieslings from Pfalz that were brought in by the chef … Continued

Dear Sommeliers Australia Members, Many of you will be aware of the article recently published by the New York Times, highlighting the grossly inappropriate actions of some individual Master Sommeliers … Continued

Name: Max Gurtler I am: Head sommelier, momofuku seiōbo What inspired me to become a sommelier: Working at Rockpool Bar and Grill. The level of professionalism and standard of service … Continued

Name: Chris Ryan I am: Head Wine Buyer, Cumulus Inc. and Cumulus Up My role model is: Leanne Altmann (Beverage Director, Trader House Restaurants) continues to inspire not just myself … Continued

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

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