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).
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Come along: Sun 2nd August - Blind Tasting 3pm + Dinner 6pm
Come and join us Sunday 2nd August for the Blind Tasting Competition followed by our gastronomic Awards Dinner at 6pm.
NZ Sommelier Newsletter July 19
Find out more on Sommelier Trainings, Blind Tasting Competitions and reminder for the AGM.
NZ Sommelier of Year Prizes 2026
Prizes for our 2026 NZ Best Sommelier competition winners.
NZ Sommelier Newsletter
Find out more on the upcoming Sommelier Awards, Travel Scholarship and Blind Tasting Competition
Donations for NZ Sommeliers Fundraising
Thank you for supporting our association.
NZ Sommeliers Fundraising Auction at Webbs
Thank you to our many supporters
Upcoming events
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club August 10
- 10 Aug 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 August 17
- 17 Aug 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 August 24
- 24 Aug 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 August 31
- 31 Aug 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 September 07
- 7 Sep 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 September 14
- 14 Sep 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
ASI Certification 2 2026
- 9 Nov 2026
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ASI Certification 2 assesses whether a prospective sommelier has mastered the core international knowledge required for this profession.
ASI Certification 1 2026 November
- 9 Nov 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.
