BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sommelieredit.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sommelier Edit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T173000 DTSTAMP:20260605T190822 CREATED:20250210T125329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T125329Z UID:10000048-1748878200-1748885400@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Master Roussillon | Birmingham DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey into the complex world of terroir in Roussillon.\nThis two-hour educational session will decode the landscape and bring to life what you should expect to taste in your glass from the dry still wines and Vins Doux Naturels AOPs that make up Wines of Roussillon.\nThe winemaking landscape across Roussillon\, shaped over centuries\, has become a myriad of different soils and subsoils that mean this winemaking area of southern France is extraordinarily diverse. \nYou’ll learn about its Catalan roots\, its Mediterranean climate along southern France’s coastline and the unique topography of the land surrounded by the Pyrenees and the three rivers along which the vineyards stretch to the sea. You’ll explore the vast array on soils and terroirs along the way. \n\n\nTHE WINES\nA diverse selection of 12 wines will be presented\, enabling you to learn and taste the difference between some of Roussillon’s key AOP appellations including some Vins Doux Naturels\, the renowned fortified sweet wines from the region.. Focusing on the unique terroirs of each AOP the wines have been carefully selected to highlight the geological differences and the impact of different terroirs have on the resulting wines. \nDigging deep into the cellars to find some real treasures\, we’ll source a unique collection of wines\, including a few back vintages. \nPRESENTERS\n\nSonal Clare\, Wine Director\, The Wilderness restaurant\nStefan Neumann\, Master Sommelier and Educator\n\nThis in-depth study session is suitable for sommeliers currently studying CMS and WSET courses or those who want to hone their existing knowledge.\n \n\n\n \n \n Event Registration Form\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formStatusPendingApprovedRejectedWaiting ListAttendedNo showYour DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Job title(Required)Restaurant(Required)Your mobile phone number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Declaration I understand that by applying for a place at this event I am committed to attend.Failure to attend once offered a place is as unpopular as 'no-show' at the restaurant. Please provide 48hrs notice if you are no longer able to attend.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/master-roussillon-birmingham/ LOCATION:The Wilderness\, 27 Warstone Lane\, Birmingham\, B18 6JQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Competitions,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Roussillon_old-vine-and-mountain.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Otaria Communications & Media Ltd.":MAILTO:celine@otaria.co.uk GEO:52.4872385;-1.9105611 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Wilderness 27 Warstone Lane Birmingham B18 6JQ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=27 Warstone Lane:geo:-1.9105611,52.4872385 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T190822 CREATED:20250210T132501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T104717Z UID:10000049-1751274000-1751302800@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:The Ruinart Sommelier Challenge DESCRIPTION:Open for entries\nLearn more and apply now>> Ruinart Sommelier Challenge – 2025 London Edition. URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/the-ruinart-sommelier-challenge/ LOCATION:The Dorchester\, Park Lane\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SE-website_EVENTS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spritz Marketing":MAILTO:astrid@spritzmarketing.co.uk GEO:51.5083466;-0.1546823 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Dorchester Park Lane London United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Lane:geo:-0.1546823,51.5083466 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T190822 CREATED:20250310T121704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T121704Z UID:10000054-1751882400-1751994000@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:UK Sommelier of the Year DESCRIPTION:The UK Sommelier of the Year competition has long been a prestigious event in the hospitality industry\, celebrating the talents and expertise of sommeliers across the country. \nThe International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) is proud to take ownership of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition and continue its commitment to fostering excellence and education within the wine\, spirits\, and hospitality industries. The IWSC works in partnership with the UK Sommelier Academy to host this annual event\, celebrating and recognising the UK’s finest sommeliers. \nEntries to the 2025 competition close on 1st May. Download the entry form here and send completed forms to community@iwsc.net. \n\nClosing date for applications: 1st May\n\nCompetition dates: 7th & 8th July\n\nWinner announcement: 8th July URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/uk-sommelier-of-the-year/ LOCATION:Christ Church\, Spitalfields\, Commercial St\, E1 6LY\, E1 6LY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SE-website_EVENTS-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="IWSC":MAILTO:community@iwsc.net GEO:51.5190201;-0.0744721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Church Spitalfields Commercial St E1 6LY E1 6LY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Commercial St:geo:-0.0744721,51.5190201 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T190822 CREATED:20250501T094133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T110444Z UID:10000056-1752496200-1752508800@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Taylor's Port Vintage Years UK Sommelier Challenge DESCRIPTION:Successful nominees from around the UK invited to attend an event at Berry Bros & Rudd’s Napoleon Cellar on Monday 14 July\, which will hosted by Taylor’s Port Technical Director and Head Winemaker\, David Guimaraens.\nAs part of the competition\, participants will blind taste their way through six different Vintage Ports from six different decades\, after which they will be asked to write a tasting note\, suggest a recommended drinking window and advise on what dish they see each wine sitting against on their menu. \nFollowing the event\, participants will have one week to refine their answers prior to submission. Guimaraens will judge the winners based on the accuracy of their tasting notes\, suggested drinking windows and the quality of their pairing suggestions. \nPrior to the blind tasting\, on the day all entrants will be treated to a seminar on Vintage Port led by Guimaraens\, which includes a Port Tong masterclass. \nThe overall winner of the Taylor’s Port Vintage Years | UK Sommelier Challenge\, will receive a two-night trip to Porto for two people staying at the five-star Yeatman Hotel\, including meals and a private tasting with David Guimaraens as well as a selection of Taylor’s Vintage Port. The runner up and those competitors who are placed third\, fourth and fifth\, will also receive prizes. \nby invitation only URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/taylors-port-vintage-years-uk-sommelier-challenge/ LOCATION:Napoleon Cellar\, Berry Bros & Rudd\, 3 St James Street\, London\, SW1A 1EG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taylors-vintage-port.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Otaria Communications & Media Ltd.":MAILTO:celine@otaria.co.uk GEO:51.505567;-0.1381049 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Napoleon Cellar Berry Bros & Rudd 3 St James Street London SW1A 1EG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 St James Street:geo:-0.1381049,51.505567 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T190822 CREATED:20250905T102919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T102919Z UID:10000063-1759136400-1759156200@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Gosset Matchmakers Final 2025 DESCRIPTION:Five Teams Announced as Finalists\nfor the 10th Anniversary Edition\nof the Gosset Matchmakers Competition\nChampagne Gosset\, available exclusively in the UK through Hallgarten Wines\, is delighted to announce the five finalist teams for the prestigious 10th anniversary edition of the Gosset Matchmakers competition. This annual contest pairs emerging chefs and sommeliers\, challenging them to create a dish that this year harmonizes beautifully with Gosset Grande Réserve Champagne. \nThe finalist teams will showcase their skills in a live cook-off on Monday\, 29 September\, at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant in London\, judged by a panel of leading industry experts. The winning duo will be revealed on the day and awarded an exclusive private visit to Maison Gosset\, where they will enjoy a guided tour and tasting with chef de cave Odilon de Varine. \nLearn more about this year’s finalists >> visit the Gosset Matchmakers website \nIf you would like to attend the final\, to watch the teams prepare their dishes and/or stay to hear who the winner will be\, simply complete the registration below.\n\n \n \n Event Registration Form\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formStatusPendingApprovedRejectedWaiting ListAttendedNo showYour DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Job title(Required)Restaurant(Required)Your mobile phone number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Declaration I understand that by applying for a place at this event I am committed to attend.Failure to attend once offered a place is as unpopular as 'no-show' at the restaurant. Please provide 48hrs notice if you are no longer able to attend.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/gosset-matchmakers-final-2025/ LOCATION:CORD Restaurant\, Fleet Street\, London\, Greater London\, EC4Y 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gosset-Champ-Comp_kitchen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Otaria Communications & Media Ltd.":MAILTO:celine@otaria.co.uk GEO:51.5138512;-0.1060035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CORD Restaurant Fleet Street London Greater London EC4Y 1AE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fleet Street:geo:-0.1060035,51.5138512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260605T190822 CREATED:20260504T115245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T115245Z UID:10000120-1782777600-1782863999@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Gosset Matchmakers 2026 DESCRIPTION:GOSSET MATCHMAKERS IS A FOOD AND WINE PAIRING COMPETITION FOR RISING CHEFS AND SOMMELIERS.\nThe competition\, now in its eleventh year\, represents the pinnacle of Champagne and gastronomy pairing. \nEach year the competition attracts the very best from around the UK with the final taking place at the prestigious kitchens at Cord by Le Cordon Bleu in September. \nOrganised in partnership with Hallgarten & Novum Wines and Sommelier Edit\, winners are invited to visit the historic cellars of Champagne Gosset for a VIP tour\, tasting and stay. \nEntry deadline 30 June\, 2026\n>> FULL DETAILS & APPLY URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/gosset-matchmakers-2026/ CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SE-website_EVENTS-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260605T190823 CREATED:20260603T123509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T124155Z UID:10000131-1782777600-1782863999@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship 2027 DESCRIPTION:Applications close 30 June\nFirst launched in 2015\, the scholarship is now a global initiative\, having hosted over 123 sommeliers from 18 countries across across Asia\, Australia\, Canada\, Europe\, New Zealand\, UAE and the USA. \nThe scholarship provides engaged wine professionals from all over the world with the opportunity to take part in an unforgettable wine experience\, discovering the regions\, varieties\, landscapes\, and personalities that make New Zealand wine so distinctly New Zealand. \nScholarship recipients will attend the 2027 Sommit™\, to be held in Waitaki Valley on 22-23 January 2027. Hosted by New Zealand wine and on-premise authorities Cameron Douglas MS and Stephen Wong MW\, attended exclusively by sommelier scholarship recipients and targeted exclusively to their interests\, the Sommit™ event is an all-encompassing celebration of the lesser known aspects of New Zealand wine. \n\nThe Sommit trip is a massive eye-opener\, with an unprecedented level of access to world-class producers who all communicate with such refreshing openness and honesty. This opportunity actually changed my entire approach to buying and drove the approach that allowed me to win Best Single Site On Trade Buyer at The LWF Wine Buyers Awards this year. \nTom Fahey from The Terrace at Ventnor and winner of the 2025 Sommit™ scholarship comments on his experience and benefits of the opportunity. \n\n\n“This programme is a unique and targeted experience for sommeliers to explore the world of New Zealand wine. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet and network with fellow sommeliers from around the world and to discover and share their stories and best practices\,” says Chris Stroud\, Market Manager UK Europe. \n“Our objective is that the winners of this scholarship will become ambassadors for New Zealand wine\, passionately telling the story of New Zealand wine\, and increasing availability and sales in restaurants within their communities.” \nThe winner of the scholarship this year will also be invited to attend at Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 in Marlborough from 2-4 February 2027\, along with wider wine experiences and tastings in regions across New Zealand. \nCandidates are expected to have a strong passion for the wine industry and a keen interest in developing their knowledge of New Zealand wine. \nThere is one space available for a UK sommelier. \nThose interested and eligible* can >> apply online << before the closing date: 30 June\, 2026.\nApplicants must be: \n\nA working sommelier*\n\n\nAble to travel to New Zealand from 21 January 2027 to 5 February 2027\n\n\nAble to present a New Zealand wine session (organised by New Zealand Winegrowers) upon return. Please note this is a mandatory requirement if selected.\n\n*see application form link for terms and conditions URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/new-zealand-wine-sommelier-scholarship-2027/ LOCATION:New Zealand\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Competitions,Overseas Trip,Social Mixers,Winery Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NZ-Sommit.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Winegrowers":MAILTO:sarahs@nzwine.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR