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
Star Wine List of the Year International Open 2026
The Star Wine List of the Year International Open 2026 winners for Australasia & Oceania are out, celebrating the wine lists and the people behind them. Special nod to two of our NZ Sommelier members who made it to the winners list.
Samira Kakh
Rediscovering Persian Wine Culture. From Iran to Aotearoa, Samira Kakh's path into sommellerie.
Central Otago Wine not Mine Fundraiser
Sustainable Tarras recently hosted a fundraising lunch with Sam Neill, Graham Sydney, local winemakers and long-term residents who stand to be directly affected by the proposed Bendigo gold mine.
Christmas Drinks & Canapés
Our Christmas Drinks & Canapés was held on Monday 01 December at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, where we gathered for our final wine tasting of 2025!
Jackie Jubel wins 2025 Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship
Jackie Jubel, Restaurant Manager at No 7 Balmac, Dunedin is the 2025 recipient of the Visa New Zealand Hospitality Scholarship.
ASI Certificate 2 Examination 2025
New Zealand Sommeliers recently hosted the ASI Certificate 2 examination, bringing together candidates and international experts for the assessment.
Upcoming events
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club Feb 16th
- 16 Feb 2026
- 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 Feb 23
- 23 Feb 2026
- 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 March 2
- 2 Mar 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
ASI Diploma Exam 2026
- 9 Mar 2026
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ASI Diploma offers three qualifications in French, English or Spanish. Gold and Silver in a foreign language, Bronze if completed in English.
NZ Somms: Training your nose
- 16 Mar 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Join Celia Hay in person or ONLine to dive deeper into training your nose and tongue.
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club March 23
- 23 Mar 2026
- 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 March 30
- 30 Mar 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
ASI Certification 1 2026
- 13 Apr 2026
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ASI Certification 1 assesses whether a prospective sommelier has mastered the core international knowledge required for this profession.
