Join a community of wine professionals and enthusiasts
Professionals at the forefront of all things wine
Our organisation is a not for profit incorporated society and its primary goal is to create a community of people from around New Zealand working with wine, beverages, wine and beverage sales, marketing within the sectors of hospitality, wine, wine tourism, wine education, wine marketing and sales and people who share the values of the Association
In 2020, the New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals was accepted as a full member of the Association of Sommeliers International (ASI).
Explore our blog
Reeze Choi from China wins ASI Best Sommelier Asia & Pacific 2025
Suraj GC and Celia Hay travelled to Kuala Lumpur for the 2025 ASI Best Sommelier Asia Pacific Competition. Read more about this prestigious competition.
NZ Sommeliers September Newsletter
It’s been an exciting month for sommeliers, with major awards, competitions, and events celebrating New Zealand’s wine professionals. Here’s the latest news, highlights, and upcoming opportunities from Celia Hay.
Top 100 New Zealand Sommeliers List
Cameron Douglas MS and the Sommelier Edit team have uncorked their very first ranking of the country’s top hospitality wine professionals!
New Zealand Sommelier of the Year Competition 2025
The annual New Zealand Sommelier of the Year Competition took place on 27 July 2025, drawing competitors from across the country as well as Melbourne, Sydney, and Japan.
Japanese Guest Sommeliers
Kaneko Toshiyuki and Momoka Mitake are Japan’s next-generation sommeliers, with a shared passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences.
Australian Guest Sommeliers
Guest Sommeliers Addy Lam and Roberto Lombardo share their journeys that turned a passion for wine into a career at some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants.
Upcoming events
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club September 29
- 29 Sep 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club October 06
- 6 Oct 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
Pomerol Tutorial Monday October 13
- 13 Oct 2025
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club - Pomerol Tutorial from 3.00pm - 4.30pm
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club October 20
- 20 Oct 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
ASI Certification 1 2025 Nov
- 3 Nov 2025
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ASI Certification 1 assesses whether a prospective sommelier has mastered the core international knowledge required for this profession.
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club November 03
- 3 Nov 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club November 10
- 10 Nov 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club November 17
- 17 Nov 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
