{"id":5170,"date":"2023-02-09T16:10:43","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T16:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/top-100-sommeliers\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T17:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T17:28:36","slug":"top-100-sommeliers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/au\/top-100-sommeliers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 100 Sommeliers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;60&#8243; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677764697724{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774199390160{background-image: url(https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Australia-map_watermark.png?id=13423) !important;}&#8221;]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h1\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">We are looking for the best of the best.<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774175083193{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>If you are a sommelier, or know one who represents the very best in hospitality, this is your opportunity to shine.<\/h3>\n<p>The <em>Top 100 Sommeliers<\/em> is the definitive list of talented wine service professionals in the Australia on-trade. You need to be a part of it you are working in or connected to this vibrant and ever-changing community.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--wpex-heading-color); font-size: 20px; font-weight: var(--wpex-heading-font-weight);\">Applications Open for <\/span><em style=\"color: var(--wpex-heading-color); font-size: 20px; font-weight: var(--wpex-heading-font-weight);\">Top 100 Sommeliers 2026<\/em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Tuesday 7 April<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><b><\/b>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.vcex-button.vcex_69df28dae311f{background:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);}.vcex-button.vcex_69df28dae311f:hover{background:var(--wpex-palette-29-color)!important;}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/au\/top-100-sommeliers\/nomination\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button large inline vcex_69df28dae311f\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">APPLY NOW<\/span><\/a> [\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight se-spotlight&#8211;right se-spotlight&#8211;bg-navy&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680711118734{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28daec433 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28daec433\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Top100_vindigo-500x500.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Top100_vindigo-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Top100_vindigo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Top100_vindigo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Top100_vindigo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Top100_vindigo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Top100_vindigo.png 1063w\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1712578486975{background-color: #263f59 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2026 Special Category Awards<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9704&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Top 5 Female Sommeliers<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9746&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Top 5 Young Sommeliers<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9728&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Top 5 Ones to Watch<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9716&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Inspiration Award<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9722&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Legend Award<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;20&#8243; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677772658033{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #678ca5 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28daef1c4{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-4xl);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vcex_69df28daef1c4\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">How the Top 100 are selected?<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774199595500{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221; font_size=&#8221;lg&#8221;]The team at <em>Top 100 Sommeliers<\/em> has over 40 years wine and restaurant industry experience and <span class=\"searchHighlight\">have<\/span> learnt a thing or two about what makes a top sommelier. We <span class=\"searchHighlight\">have<\/span> collated our knowledge, industry contacts and experience to discover the best sommeliers working in Australia&#8217;s top restaurants today.<\/p>\n<p>Our database of working sommeliers*, is constantly being updated and we will continue to hone the list to find the best 100.<\/p>\n<p>And, we have developed a comprehensive and meritocratic criteria for selecting the <strong>Top 100 Sommeliers,<\/strong> based on a unique points system.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight-vertical&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28daefa1b .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28daefa1b\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1681225685905\"><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sommelier-badge.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sommelier-badge.jpg 500w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sommelier-badge-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sommelier-badge-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28daf13d0{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-xl);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vc_custom_1680777058010 vcex_69df28daf13d0\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Experience & Seniority<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680705944801{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Candidates will be interviewed about their level of experience and their current seniority in the team.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight-vertical&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28daf1bb7 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28daf1bb7\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1681225680235\"><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wine-glasses_mis-en-place.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wine-glasses_mis-en-place.jpg 500w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wine-glasses_mis-en-place-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wine-glasses_mis-en-place-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28daf3432{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-xl);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vc_custom_1680777113966 vcex_69df28daf3432\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Responsibility & Management<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680706156810{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]All applicants will be asked about their current responsibility and management experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight-vertical&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28daf3bfe .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28daf3bfe\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1681225709319\"><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-blind-pouring-wine.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-blind-pouring-wine.jpg 500w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-blind-pouring-wine-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-blind-pouring-wine-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28db01431{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-xl);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vc_custom_1680777119913 vcex_69df28db01431\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Qualifications & Achievements<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681594903571{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Achieving professional qualifications in service, tasting skills and wine knowledge will be reviewed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight-vertical&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28db01c17 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28db01c17\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1681725268918\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2-1.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28db03c83{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-xl);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vc_custom_1681594647167 vcex_69df28db03c83\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Awards & Accolades<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1681594687086{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Taking part in sommelier competitions and winning wine list awards will also be accounted for and considered.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;60&#8243; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677764697724{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680771394557{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>An\u00a0additional\u00a0review by all the judges\u00a0will further assess:<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]<style>.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db04b64{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db04b64 .vcex-list-item-icon-inner{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--vcex-icon-normal);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-list_item vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-lg vcex_69df28db04b64\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-inner wpex-inline-flex wpex-flex-no-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon wpex-mr-10\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon-inner vcex-icon-wrap wpex-inline-flex wpex-justify-center wpex-items-center wpex-leading-none wpex-child-inherit-color\"><span class=\"wpex-icon--w wpex-icon wpex-icon--bidi\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M470.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 256 265.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L210.7 256 73.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-list-item-text vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Expert wine <strong>knowledge<\/strong> &#8211; achieved through qualifications and\/or experience<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db0547d{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db0547d .vcex-list-item-icon-inner{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--vcex-icon-normal);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-list_item vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-lg vcex_69df28db0547d\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-inner wpex-inline-flex wpex-flex-no-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon wpex-mr-10\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon-inner vcex-icon-wrap wpex-inline-flex wpex-justify-center wpex-items-center wpex-leading-none wpex-child-inherit-color\"><span class=\"wpex-icon--w wpex-icon wpex-icon--bidi\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M470.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 256 265.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L210.7 256 73.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-list-item-text vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Level of <strong>responsibility<\/strong> &#8211; cellar mastery, wine buying, list curation and staff management<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db05d1f{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db05d1f .vcex-list-item-icon-inner{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--vcex-icon-normal);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-list_item vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-lg vcex_69df28db05d1f\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-inner wpex-inline-flex wpex-flex-no-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon wpex-mr-10\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon-inner vcex-icon-wrap wpex-inline-flex wpex-justify-center wpex-items-center wpex-leading-none wpex-child-inherit-color\"><span class=\"wpex-icon--w wpex-icon wpex-icon--bidi\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M470.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 256 265.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L210.7 256 73.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-list-item-text vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Working <strong>experience<\/strong> &#8211; length of time working in restaurants as a sommelier<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db065bb{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db065bb .vcex-list-item-icon-inner{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--vcex-icon-normal);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-list_item vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-lg vcex_69df28db065bb\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-inner wpex-inline-flex wpex-flex-no-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon wpex-mr-10\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon-inner vcex-icon-wrap wpex-inline-flex wpex-justify-center wpex-items-center wpex-leading-none wpex-child-inherit-color\"><span class=\"wpex-icon--w wpex-icon wpex-icon--bidi\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M470.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 256 265.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L210.7 256 73.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-list-item-text vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Professionalism<\/strong> &#8211; proven excellence in customer service\/experience<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db06df2{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db06df2 .vcex-list-item-icon-inner{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--vcex-icon-normal);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-list_item vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-lg vcex_69df28db06df2\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-inner wpex-inline-flex wpex-flex-no-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon wpex-mr-10\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon-inner vcex-icon-wrap wpex-inline-flex wpex-justify-center wpex-items-center wpex-leading-none wpex-child-inherit-color\"><span class=\"wpex-icon--w wpex-icon wpex-icon--bidi\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M470.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 256 265.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L210.7 256 73.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-list-item-text vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Industry <strong>endorsements<\/strong> &#8211; support quotes from peers<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db0765e{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}.vcex-list_item.vcex_69df28db0765e .vcex-list-item-icon-inner{color:var(--wpex-palette-28-color);font-size:var(--vcex-icon-normal);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-list_item vcex-module wpex-m-0 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-lg vcex_69df28db0765e\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-inner wpex-inline-flex wpex-flex-no-wrap\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon wpex-mr-10\"><div class=\"vcex-list-item-icon-inner vcex-icon-wrap wpex-inline-flex wpex-justify-center wpex-items-center wpex-leading-none wpex-child-inherit-color\"><span class=\"wpex-icon--w wpex-icon wpex-icon--bidi\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M470.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 256 265.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L210.7 256 73.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-list-item-text vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Competition <strong>success<\/strong> &#8211; achievements over others<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight se-spotlight&#8211;right se-spotlight&#8211;bg-navy&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680711118734{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28db07d69 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28db07d69\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-lapel-pins.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-lapel-pins.jpg 500w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-lapel-pins-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Woman-sommelier-lapel-pins-150x150.jpg 150w\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;20&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684924004418{padding-top: 40px !important;background-color: #678ca5 !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;judges&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28db09a3e{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-4xl);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vcex_69df28db09a3e\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Judges<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774199648387{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221; font_size=&#8221;lg&#8221;]Since the inaugural Top 100 in the United Kingdom in 2023, each year an illustrious panel of experts has been assembled to judge the line up of outstanding sommeliers. And each year continues to attract the highest level of scrutinising.<\/p>\n<p>Each judge brings a unique perspective, different expertise and views to scrutinise the entrants in order to establish the highest standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;20&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680771342861{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #678ca5 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight-vertical&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28db0a291 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28db0a291\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1774199697633\"><img width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amanda-Yallop.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amanda-Yallop.png 1080w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amanda-Yallop-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amanda-Yallop-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amanda-Yallop-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amanda-Yallop-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28db0b9b4{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vc_custom_1774199786239 vcex_69df28db0b9b4\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Amanda Yallop<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774199814814{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Top 100 Sommeliers Ambassador Australia<br \/>\n&amp;<br \/>\nWine Director, FINK<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight-vertical&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28db0c1b1 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28db0c1b1\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1774199857417\"><img width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cameron-Douglas-MS-2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28db0df41{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vc_custom_1774199830294 vcex_69df28db0df41\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Cameron Douglas MS<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774199900740{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Top 100 Sommeliers Ambassador New Zealand<br \/>\n&amp;<br \/>\nWine Director, Rodd &amp; Gunn<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;se-spotlight-vertical&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69df28db0e6ce .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69df28db0e6ce\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1774199938994\"><img width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Charlotte-Hey.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-2xl\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Charlotte-Hey.png 1080w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Charlotte-Hey-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Charlotte-Hey-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Charlotte-Hey-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/main.sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Charlotte-Hey-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69df28db1006a{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 wpex-text-center vc_custom_1774199953187 vcex_69df28db1006a\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Charlotte Hey<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774199996154{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Top 100 Sommeliers<br \/>\n&amp;<br \/>\nSommelier Edit, Co-founder<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<blockquote><p>The sign of a great restaurant is not just the food, the experience, the ambience, it also rests with the calibre of the person who serves your wine.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The job of a sommelier is not just about knowledge, it\u2019s about the wine expert\u2019s ability to gauge how much the customer wants to pay, getting the tone right, perhaps moving them away from staff choice to something more exciting, challenging but just right at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>A sommelier is the person who uses their expertise to enable you to choose a wine to go with the food you are soon going to eat.<\/p>\n<p>We have surveyed industry experts from around Australia and the general consensus is that what makes a good sommelier is the ability to distil all their knowledge into accessible, bite-sized chunks of information to sell, entice and engage all at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>It takes skill, knowledge, and tenacity to pitch it just right. In just 30 seconds professionals need to be able to measure the level of spend and style of wine without intruding or overcompensating. A juggling act, a talent, a professionalism that can make or break the whole dining experience.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><em>Top 100 Sommeliers<\/em><\/strong> is a countdown of the very best sommeliers from around Australia\u2019s best restaurants, the people who bring wine alive and excel at every level of service and knowledge. Over the past months we have called for nominations, gathering together a list of the best to be assessed and evaluated by our panel of judges to find the <em><strong>Top 100 Sommeliers<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">New Zealand 2025<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1170686821&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">United Kingdom 2025<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1008054765&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Spain 2025<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1170698142&#8243; 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