BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.17.1//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:20250929T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T143000 DTSTAMP:20250905T102919Z 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 \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:20260603T124155Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260703T123432Z CREATED:20260504T115245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T123432Z UID:10000120-1784073600-1784159999@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 extended to 15 July\, 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:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260703T132354Z CREATED:20260703T132222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T132354Z UID:10000141-1789948800-1790035199@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Gosset Matchmakers Finals 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. Each year\, it attracts rising Sommeliers and Chefs to pair up together to compete for a chance to win a VIP tour\, tasting and stay at the historic cellars of Champagne Gosset. \nGosset Matchmakers recognises and awards up-and-coming sommelier and chef partnerships who create perfect food and wine pairings in restaurants and other eateries across the country. \nIn 2026 entrants are to create a savoury or sweet dish to pair with Gosset Grand Blanc de Blanc.  \nFurther details to be found here. \nApply Here URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/gosset-matchmakers-final-2026/ LOCATION:Cord by Le Cordon Bleu\, 85 Fleet Street\, London\, EC4Y 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Award Events,Competitions ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260624T104254Z CREATED:20260624T095130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T104254Z UID:10000136-1790553600-1790639999@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Copa Jerez UK Finals 2026 DESCRIPTION:Calling all talented chefs & sommeliers!\nEntries are now open for Copa Jerez UK Finals.\nCopa Jerez\, the prestigious international gastronomic competition\, returns for its 12th edition\, with the UK finals set to take place at Orrery by Pierre Minotti on 28 September. \nThe search is on for the UK’s most talented chef and sommelier teams to compete in the national finals of Copa Jerez 2026. \nEntries are now officially open\, calling on teams across the UK to craft an exceptional three-course menu inspired by Sherry. The challenge is designed to showcase both technical skill and creative flair in pairing food with one of Spain’s most distinctive wines. \nThe judges\nChef Pierre Minotti who recently became Executive Chef at Orrery by Pierre Minotti having achieved 2 Michelin stars at Alex Dilling at the Hotel Café Royal\, Spanish sommelier Julio Sierra\, Wine Buyer & Head Sommelier at Orrery by Pierre Minotti\, will join 2024 Copa Jerez UK winning sommelier Zoé Donadio on the judging panel\, chaired by drinks expert and restaurant writer Douglas Blyde. \nDeadline for entries: 22nd July 2026\nMore details & to apply \n  URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/copa-jerez-uk-finals-2026/ LOCATION:Orrey by Pierre Minotti\, Marleybone\, 55 Marylebone High Street\, London\, W1U 5RB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SE-website_EVENTS-6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR