BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.18.0//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: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;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:20260817T093007Z CREATED:20260703T132222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T093007Z 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. \n\n\n \n \n Event Registration Form\n \n \n Event NameStatusPendingApprovedRejectedWaiting 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 Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Gosset-Matchmakers-2026_event-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260902T131007Z CREATED:20260624T095130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131007Z UID:10000136-1790553600-1790639999@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Copa Jerez UK Finals 2026 DESCRIPTION:The three chef and sommelier teams who came on top and will compete at the 2026 UK finals of Copa Jerez are:\n\nChef Aaron Blais and Sommelier Léonard Lievin from The Ritz \nChef Higinio Machado and Sommelier Ben Cardwell from Labombe by Trivet \nChef Karl O’Dell and Sommelier Jiachen Lu from Cord by Le Cordon Bleu \n\nThe three teams will present their expertly crafted menus paired with Sherry wines to judges at the live finals on Monday 28 September\, at Orrery by Pierre Minotti in Marylebone. \nTeams will prepare and cook their dishes from scratch and present them to the judges alongside their proposed Sherry wine pairings. \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. \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration Form\n \n \n Event NameStatusPendingApprovedRejectedWaiting 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 Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ 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/Copa-Jerez-2026.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR