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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Central Otago Wine not Mine Fundraiser
Sustainable Tarras recently hosted a fundraising lunch with Sam Neill, Graham Sydney, local winemakers and long-term residents who stand to be directly affected by the proposed Bendigo gold mine.
Christmas Drinks & Canapés
Our Christmas Drinks & Canapés was held on Monday 01 December at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, where we gathered for our final wine tasting of 2025!
Jackie Jubel wins 2025 Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship
Jackie Jubel, Restaurant Manager at No 7 Balmac, Dunedin is the 2025 recipient of the Visa New Zealand Hospitality Scholarship.
ASI Certificate 2 Examination 2025
New Zealand Sommeliers recently hosted the ASI Certificate 2 examination, bringing together candidates and international experts for the assessment.
Villa Maria Showcase 2025
Villa Maria’s Annual Showcase brought together winemakers from across the country to present their latest premium releases alongside iconic flagship vintages. Guests enjoyed an exclusive taste of Villa Maria’s Single Vineyard stars - each a true expression of place and craft.
Denmark’s Best Sommelier 2025
Congratulations to Oliver Carr! Oliver won our first New Zealand Junior Sommelier of the Year in 2014 and now lives in Denmark. He recently won the Danish Sommelier of the Year 2025 Competition held at Copenhagen’s Moltkes Palæ.
Upcoming events
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club Feb 16th
- 16 Feb 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 Feb 23
- 23 Feb 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 March 2
- 2 Mar 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
ASI Diploma Exam 2026
- 9 Mar 2026
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ASI Diploma offers three qualifications in French, English or Spanish. Gold and Silver in a foreign language, Bronze if completed in English.
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club March 9
- 9 Mar 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 March 16
- 16 Mar 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 March 23
- 23 Mar 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 March 30
- 30 Mar 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
