Australian Guest Sommeliers

Addy Lam: Guest Sommelier from Woodcut, Sydney.  

'I was born into a hospitality family, moved to Australia in the year 1988. I spent almost a decade in Queensland, first in Brisbane and later on the Gold Coast while I studied hotel management. After pursuing opportunities in Southeast Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong, I returned to Australia in late 1998, re-entering the Sydney restaurant scene. It was there I discovered the role of the sommelier and found my true passion.

In my past two decades I have worked as a sommelier in Sydney including icon chef Neil Perry's Original-Rockpool, Pier, Aria, Tetsuya’s, Quay, Black by Ezard at the Star Entertainment Group and currently, Woodcut Restaurant at the Crown Sydney.'

Roberto Lombardo: Guest Sommelier from Melbourne from restaurant Maison Bâtard

'I am originally from the island of Ischia, Italy, I grew up immersed in a tourism-driven culture where hospitality, food, and wine are a way of life. This environment sparked a lifelong passion that has ed me to pursue a career in wine.

I refined my skills in London and Melbourne, working alongside leading chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal, and Gordon Ramsay. I am currently Head Sommelier at restaurateur Chris Lucas's Maison Bâtard and a CMS Master Sommelier candidate.'