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).
Explore our blog
NZ Sommeliers Fundraising Auction at Webbs
Thank you to our many supporters
Wairarapa Blind Wine Tasting 2026
Team Golden Dawn wins Wairarapa Regional Blind Wine Tasting 2026
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!
Upcoming events
New Zealand Sommelier & Junior Sommelier Travel Scholarship Applications
- 27 Jun 2026 (5:00 pm) to 13 Jul 2026 (10:00 pm)
NZ Sommelier + Junior Sommelier of the Year Awards 2026 Travel Scholarship
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club July 6
- 6 Jul 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 July 13
- 13 Jul 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 July 20
- 20 Jul 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
NZ Sommeliers Competition Briefing
- 20 Jul 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Competition Briefing Session ONLINE or IN Person
NZ Sommeliers Wine Tasting Club July 27
- 27 Jul 2026
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Wine Tasting Club Meets Mondays from 4-5.30pm
New Zealand Junior Sommelier of the Year Awards 2026
- 2 Aug 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
NZ Junior Sommelier of the Year Awards 2026 is part of our annual competition
New Zealand Sommelier of the Year Awards 2026
- 2 Aug 2026
- 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
NZ Sommelier of the Year Awards 2026 is our annual competition to allow candidate to show their sommelier skills.
