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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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Andrea Martinisi, Ranked 6th in ASI Best Sommelier World Competition

Andrea Martinisi, ASI Best Sommelier Semi-Finalists, Ranked 6th in the World Competition.

ASI Masterclasses and Dinners

Masterclasses and Dinners are part of ASI Best Sommelier of the World, facilitated by 80 international volunteers

ASI Sommelier Contest Tasks 2026

From the Quarter Final of 66 candidates to the Final of 3 candidates, there were many tests to assess skills and knowledge.

ASI Association of Sommeliers International

ASI Association of Sommeliers International is a global non-profit organisation run by volunteers.

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.