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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).

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ASI General Assembly- Cape Town 2025

ASI General Assembly Cape Town 2025 was attended by 40 member countries from around the world.

Craig Beattie Travel by Glass

Craig Beattie, sommelier at Hello Beasty, discusses how to pair wine with Fusion Cuisine.

Sommeliers to ASI Singapore Bootcamp 2025

NZ Sommeliers has selected 4 members to attend ASI Bootcamp 2025 in Singapore with Masterclasses conducted by some of the world’s leading experts.

Wines of Hans Herzog

A Taste of Herzog - A special tasting of Hans and Therese Herzog’s wines.

Suraj in France

Suraj GC tells of his transformative journey to France, immersed in the beating heart of French wine culture.

Pinot Noir NZ Pinot Palooza Tasting

Pinot Noir NZ hosted the Pinot Palooza tasting in Christchurch with leading wines on show.

Upcoming events

New Zealand Blind Wine Tasting Competition - Auckland 2025

30 Jun 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Get together a group of 4 people to compete in Auckland on Monday, 30 June 2024 from 5pm - 7pm at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine in the Viaduct.