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 2018, the New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals was accepted as an Observer member of the Association of Sommeliers International (ASI). It will become a full member in 2020.
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AGM 2020 & Dinner with Des
The Annual general meeting of the New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals association which was followed by a delicious dinner spread by Chef Des Harris.
Australia Wine Education
A valuable free link 'Australian Wine Discovered' developed by Wine Australia.
Central Otago Update
Central Otago offers so much for the food and wine enthusiast to taste and savour.
Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Sommelier Certificate
The Court of Master Sommeliers offers four levels of accreditation for sommeliers and beverage professionals, beginning with the Introductory Sommelier Certificate course and examination
Tasting with Champagne Ambassadors - Epernay
The appellation of Champagne is the home to 16,000 growers with over 320 houses of Champagne. The Grandes Marques are those we know well, but there are many grower Champagne houses who offer exciting wines.
Upcoming events
WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines (Over 4 Weekend Sessions)
27 Feb 2021 (9:00) - 11 Apr 2021 (15:30)
The class-room based course over 8 sessions provides detailed analysis of the principal wines and spirits of the world.
ASI Best Sommelier Europe & Africa Competition 2021
14 Mar 2021 (0:00) - 18 Mar 2021 (20:00)
The Best Sommelier Europe & Africa will be held in Cyprus from March 14th March to 18th March 2021.
