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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100 Top Sommeliers 2026
Led by Cameron Douglas MS 100 Sommeliers have been selected and ranked according to their knowledge and experience working in New Zealand restaurants today.
NZ Sommeliers Newsletter 05 August
Congratulations to Marek - NZ Sommelier of Year and Hugo - NZ Junior Sommelier
Blind Tasting Winners 2026
Together, 7 teams competed at the Annual Blind Tasting Awards 2026.
Marek Przyborek wins NZ Sommelier 2026
Congratulation to Marek Przyborek, winner of the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2026. and Hugo Adenot, winner of the New Zealand Junior Sommelier of the Year 2026.
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.
Upcoming events
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club September 14 Riesling
- 14 Sep 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tasting Riesling with Suraj
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club September21
- 21 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 Tasting: Gimblett Gravels 2024 Selection
- 28 Sep 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Taste the Gimblett Gravels 2024 Selection of their top wines by Andrew Caillard MW
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting with Helen Evans
- 5 Oct 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join Helen Evans for her Australian Wine Adventure
Joe Costello + Island Wines
- 19 Oct 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Removed from mainland climates, islands can offer a new tasting perspective. Join us for Joe's Island Wines.
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.
Aromas of Oak with Lynnette Hudson
- 16 Nov 2026
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join Lynnette Hudson to learn everything you wanted to know about oak forests and their impact on wine
