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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Spy Valley Master Class
Thank you to Spy Valley, Head winemaker Emily Gaspard-Clark, and assistant winemaker Alessandro Carraro for his insightful presentation of Spy Valley Wines.
NZ Sommelier June Newsletter
The June Newsletter including Best Sommelier Fundraiser, NZ Sommelier Comps & Spy Valley Tasting.
NZ Sommelier May Newsletter
NZ Sommelier Fundraiser @Normanby Wines, upcoming opportunities across New Zealand including Blind Tasting Comps!
Ornellaia Masterclass
We were thrilled to host Patrick Lachapèle for this outstanding Ornellaia Masterclass.
ASI General Assembly Taipei
Sommeliers from around the world came together in Taipei for the ASI General Assembly to connect, share ideas and celebrate the global wine community.
Welcome Reception ASI General Assembly Taipei
Kicking off the ASI General Assembly in style with the Welcome Reception in Taipei.
Upcoming events
New Zealand Wine Tasting Competition - Wairarapa 2026 Individual
- 18 Jun 2026
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Single ticket option for on Thursday 18 June from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New Zealand Wine Tasting Competition - Wairarapa 2026
- 18 Jun 2026
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get together a group of 4 people to compete in Martinborough on Thursday 18 June from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club June 22
- 22 Jun 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
Best Sommelier of the World 2026 Fundraising Evening
- 25 Jun 2026
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Normanby Fine Wines is proud to invite you to support Andrea Martinisi in his bid to win World Best Sommelier 2026
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club June 29
- 29 Jun 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
- 6 Jul 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.
Auckland Blind Wine Tasting Competition -Individual ticket
- 6 Jul 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Auckland Blind Tasting Competition: Individuals
Auckland Blind Wine Tasting Competition - OPEN 2026
- 6 Jul 2026
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get a group together to practice your blind wine tasting skills on Monday 6-7 July 5pm
