100 Top Sommeliers 2026
- Celia Hay
100 Top Sommeliers Awards 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. Congratulations to Matt Aitchison of The French Cafe and Cassia for achieving the No1 placing.
On the List
Hailie Robinson from Wellington and Joamari Van de Walt from Whanganui
Joao and Rochelle Marreiros
Craig Beattie from Hello Beasty
Suraj GC of Park Hyatt and Marek Przyborek of Noble Rot.
Tony Suarez of Cocoro and Joaquin of Advieh, Hotel Intercontinental.
Geeling Ching of Soul Bar & Bistro and Leah Kirkland of Josh Emett Group - 100 Top Sommelier Judges 2026
Cameron Douglas wears the Clan Douglas tartan.
Maciej Zimny and Marek Przyborek of Noble Rot, Wellington.
Sommeliers Orberk Ozdemir and Bruno Arias.
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