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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).
Explore our blog
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.
Pinot Noir Conference 2025
In February, Pinot Noir aficionado from around the world came to Otautahi-Christchurch to celebrate this elusive grape.
Farewell to Angela Allan
At the Wine Room to bid farewell to Angela Allan as she returns to Canada
February News
Here is our first newsletter for 2025 listing upcoming events
Dinner with Paul Pujol of Prophet’s Rock Wine
A wonderful dinner with Paul Pujol of Prophet’s Rock Wine, Bendigo, Central Otago paired with a gastronomic menu from Josh Emmett’s Onslow.
Upcoming events
Travel by Glass: Vintage at Herzog 2025
- 28 Apr 2025
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet Maya from Grgich Wines, Napa Valley
- 5 May 2025
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Suraj discovers France May 12
- 12 May 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Stonecroft - NZ's oldest Syrah
- 19 May 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Travel by Glass: Craig Beattie of Hello Beasty
- 27 May 2025
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club June 9
- 9 Jun 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 June 16
- 16 Jun 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 June 23
- 23 Jun 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm