Champagne Gosset Masterclass
2023-05-15 14:15 - 15:15 (Europe/London) | London Wine Fair, Olympia, London, Hammersmith Rd, London, Hammersmith Rd,W14 8UX, United Kingdom
In its eighth year, Gosset Matchmakers is a champagne and food pairing competition for up and coming chef and sommelier teams, with Champagne’s oldest wine house.
Join head judge, Matthieu Longuere MS for a Champagne Gosset tutored tasting of four wines and to hear his thoughts on how best to prepare a winning entry.
NOTE: attending this masterclass will also secure you FREE entry to the London Wine Fair.
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Wine Garden of England Tour
2023-06-05 10:30 - 17:00 | Balfour Hush Heath Estate, Five Oak Lane, Staplehursy, Kent, Tn12 0HT
Premium sparkling wines from England have established themselves on the world stage and are now renowned for their quality.
Members of Sommelier Edit are invited to join us for an exclusive tour of two of England’s most respected wine estates: Balfour Hush Heath Estate and Gusbourne Estate.
About Balfour Hush Heath

When 10,000 bottles of Balfour Brut Rosé, made from the first harvest in 2004, won a gold medal at the International Wine Challenge in 2007, Balfour Winery was officially on the wine map.
Over the following years, co-founders Richard and Leslie formed a team of viticultural and winemaking experts who assisted them in creating a state-of-the-art winery and tasting room on Hush Heath Estate, which opened in 2010. In 2018 both the winery and tasting room was greatly expanded and is now one of the best visitor and winemaking facilities in England.
It was Leslie’s idea to plant the original vines at Hush Heath in 2002, with a view to making a pink sparkling wine of equivalent quality to Billecart Salmon Rosé – their favourite pink Champagne. And so, five acres were planted with an aim to produce a wine they would love. “If we can’t sell it”, they thought, “we’ll drink it”.
Fortunately, when Balfour Brut Rosé was launched in 2004 it quickly became a major success, winning a gold medal and trophy in the International Wine Challenge for its first vintage. The accolades did not stop there and Balfour Brut Rosé was the first English Sparkling wine served on British Airways First Class worldwide. It was also chosen as the only English wine to be served at the London 2012 Olympics. It has truly earned its title of “England’s most exclusive pink fizz”.
About Gusbourne

Making exception wine takes craftsmanship, respect for nature… and uncompromising attention to detail.
Andrew Weeber, Gusbourne Founder
From the moment we planted our first vines in 2004, our vision has been to create the finest vintage wines using grapes exclusively from our own vineyards.
We grow the highest quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes across the Gusbourne Estate, with 60 hectares in Appledore, Kent and 30 hectares next to the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. These predominantly Burgundian clones yield smaller volumes of intensely flavourful fruit, which thrive in our unique microclimates. This exceptional produce is the vital first ingredient in making our award-winning sparkling wines, all crafted using the traditional method.
Our debut vintages – Brut Reserve 2006 and Blanc de Blancs 2006 – were released in 2010 to critical acclaim, earning accolades from the world’s most exacting wine critics. Gusbourne sparkling and still wines continue to win prestigious national and international industry awards every year.
Timetable for the day
You will have the opportunity to meet with other members of Sommelier Edit throughout the day. A light lunch will be provided and a tutored tasting for sommeliers with the team at Balfour and Gusbourne will be arranged for you. This will ensure you have the opportunity to ask questions and learn everything you want to know about the best English wine making techniques.

10.30 Meet at Marden Train Station for transfer to Balfour Hush Heath
11.00am Welcome and exclusive tour with private wine tasting at Balfour Hush Heath
12.30pm Light lunch and refreshments
1.15pm Depart for Gusbourne
2.00pm Welcome and exclusive tour with wine tasting at Gusbourne
4.30pm Depart for transfer to Ashford International train station

Train times
We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance for the following train times from/to London:

09.29 London Charing Cross direct train to Marden, 53mins, arrives at 10.23 (approx £17 one way)
17.16 Ashford International direct train, 38mins, to London St Pancras arriving 17.54 (approx £12 one way)

Important notes

This event is FREE for members of Sommelier Edit and includes your guide tour, lunch, refreshments, travel to Gusborne and travel to departure train station.
You must purchase your own train tickets from/to London or make your own travel arrangements to the meeting point and onwards at the end of the day. (Tickets from central London should cost no more than £30 in total.)
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you are allocated a place to join us on this trip and if you do not turn up you will be asked to contribute £95.00 towards the overall costs.

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Gosset Champagne tasting
2023-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Louis Latour office, 10 Denman Street, London, W1D 7HJ
Members interested in taking part in the Gosset Matchmakers have an exclusive opportunity taste some top Gosset wines on Monday 19th June.
Join the team, between 10am-4pm, at the Louis Latour offices in central London, for an informal, drop-in tasting of:

Gosset Grand Rose
Grande Reserve
Grand Blanc de Blancs
Grand Millésime 2015

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Hundred Hills Vineyard Tour & Tasting
2023-06-19 10:30 - 14:30 | The Winery at Hundred Hills, The Old Rd, Pishill, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6HS, Pishill, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6HS, United Kingdom
We set out over a decade ago with a passion – to create from scratch, in a magical corner of the English countryside, outstanding English sparkling wines that will ultimately rival the very best the world has to offer…”

From the outset, Hundred Hills focused on low yielding, high quality forms of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that produced so many great wines in Burgundy and Champagne during the twentieth century, and now they’re doing it in the climate of Southern England in the twenty-first.
Join us for an exclusive Sommelier Edit members only tour, tasting and lunch with the winemaking team from Hundred Hills.
You will explore the unique landscape where the vineyards are nestled in the Oxfordshire hillsides. And learn about the specific clones of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are so important to their wines. Then you’ll taste a selection of their wines, chosen especially for members of Sommelier Edit, to taste with the owner and winemaker, Stephen Duckett.
Stephen Duckett, Owner and Winemaker, Hundred Hills

Monday 19 June, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Vineyard tour and private tasting. A light lunch will be provided.
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Sommelier Symposium
2023-07-10
Visit the winelands of South Africa, meet producers and join sommeliers from around the world.
In association with Sommelier Edit, Wines of South Africa announces a new initiative for 2023, the ‘Sommelier Symposium’ – a week-long visit to the Cape Winelands for sommeliers working in key export markets around the world.
The symposium is expected to be attended by 30 sommeliers and guests from across the globe.
The trip will be a mix of winery visits, regional overviews, masterclasses and tastings, which will allow guests to be fully immersed in the breathtakingly beautiful wine regions of South Africa, meet with top winemakers and enjoy the varied local cuisine in highly rated restaurants.
Wines of South Africa is offering three sommeliers from the UK market a chance to participate in the event.
Flights, accommodation and in-country travel are all included as part of the Sommelier Symposium. Details of how to enter are below and each application will be considered before the final three UK based sommeliers are selected. The aim is to select guests who have not previously visited South Africa’s wine regions.
This opportunity is open to anyone working full time as a sommelier in a UK restaurant. You must be available to travel to South Africa from 9th to 18th September 2023 and hold a valid passport.
Terms and conditions apply, see document.
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Deadline for entry Monday 10th July 2023.
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Wines of Ukraine tasting
2023-10-09 10:30 - 15:30 | 67 Pall Mall, St James', London, SW1Y 5ES
Wines of Ukraine has just established a new generic office in the UK to help promote 12 wineries from the producing regions of Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Ternopil, Zakarpattya and Zaporizhzhia.
Winemaking dates back to the 7th century BC in the Crimean and Black Sea regions. They appear regularly on the news these days – not for the right reasons.
Sommelier Edit is keen to support the winemakers who are fighting to gain exposure for their wines in the UK.
The first Wines of Ukraine wine tasting is being held for press and sommeliers on Monday 9th October at 67 Pall Mall (St. James’ Room) between 10.30am-3.30pm.
This tasting will include wines from the following 12 wineries:

Beykush Winery – Mykolaiv
Stakhovsky Wines – Zakarpattya
Chateau Chizay – Zakarpattya
Biologist Craft Winery – Kyiv
Vynkhol Oksamytne/Villa Tinta – Odesa (Bessarabia subregion)
Kolonist Wine – Odesa (Bessarabia subregion)
Frumushika Nova – Odesa (Bessarabia subregion)
Shabo – Odesa
Tiras Winery/ My Wine by Eduard Gorodetsky – Odesa
Graevo – Zaporizhzhia
Father’s Wine – Ternopil
Bolgrad – Odesa

We encourage members to attend, taste and learn about the terroirs, native varietals and history of Wines of Ukraine.
Help support Ukraine winemakers and producers, who are currently facing difficult and challenging circumstances.
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Sommelier Edit Awards Judging
2023-10-30 09:30 - 17:00 | 67 Pall Mall, St James', London, SW1Y 5ES
Following the enormous success of the Top 100 Sommeliers, and unprecedented demand from its members and on trade supporters, Sommelier Edit launches its own drinks awards for the hospitality sector.
Exclusively focused on discovering the very best wines destined for wine lists across the UK, Sommelier Edit Awards is open for drinks entries looking to gain recognition in the UK on trade.
The Sommelier Edit Awards will recognise and reward top quality wines, spirits, sakes, and no/low alcoholic drinks looking for listing in the UK’s quality restaurants and hotels.
Judges
With an enviable line up of judges, the Sommelier Edit Awards will be chaired by Sarah Jane Evans MW and count on expert on-trade judges which to date includes:

Klearhos Kanellakis, Head Sommelier, Ekstedt
Michele Fazari, Head Sommelier, Four Seasons Hotel
Melania Battiston, F&B Manager, Amanzoe
Miguel Gómez, Head Sommelier, Clove Club
Adirana Valentini, Head Sommelier, Oxford & Cambridge Club
Somogyi Imre, Head Sommelier, Les 110 de Taillevent
Emma Denny, Head Sommelier, Claridge’s
Svetoslav Monolev MS, educator & wine judge
Sonal Clare, Wine Director, The Wilderness
Emanuel Pesqueira, Head Sommelier, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

More top sommeliers names will continue to be added to this role call of the best sommelier palates in the land.
For more information about the awards visit: awards.sommelieredit.com
Become a wine judge
We’re looking for highly qualified sommeliers to be judges for the new Sommelier Edit Awards series.
If you would like to join the one of our forthcoming judging sessions please sign up and a member of the team will contact you.

D.O. Penedés Tasting
2023-10-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7LP
Three reasons to attend the first UK tasting organised by D.O. Penedés:

Your chance to learn about the fascinating native grape Xarel.lo from the experts.
Discover the D.O. Penedès plan to achieve 100% organic production by the 2025 harvest.
Taste through Penedès ten distinct terroirs, each marked by its own personality.

Penedès winemakers will be at Asia House, London W1 all day on Monday 30th October showing 60 wines from more than twenty-five prestigious wineries.
There will be a special focus on the iconic Xarel.lo grape variety as well as shining a spotlight on indigenous varieties such as Macabeu, Parellada, Forcada, Vermell, Sumoll and Garnatxa.
Masterclass
An exclusive masterclass will take place at 11 am “Unveiling the Essence of Xarel.lo,” led by wine experts Álvaro Ribalta MW and Sarah Jane Evans MW. Its aim?
To explore the unique aspects of Xarel.lo and delve into the various types wines it produces, but you’ll need to book in advance to get a place.

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Wines from the Edge: Oregon vs New Zealand
2023-11-06 10:30 - 13:00 | 67 Pall Mall, St James', London, SW1Y 5ES
Morning session 10.30am – 1.00pm
Join two Master of Wine experts for a 2.5hr session that will delve into the unique wines of two winemaking regions: Oregon and New Zealand.
First, guests will experience a tutored masterclass, hosted by Bree Stock MW of Oregon and Peter McCombie MW of New Zealand. You will focus on the two regions and learn the similarities and differences between them. Participants will taste 12 wines in total as you explore the regions and these will illustrate the points being made by the MW’s.
Then, an open, walk-around tasting will showcase a number of wine styles for you to taste independently. This tasting will show a range of wines from both regions including sparkling wines, classic whites, classic reds and then a selection of more unusual varieties, blends and wine making techniques.
All the wines presented are premium quality and showcase smaller, artisanal producers and will expand on the masterclass discussion.
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Wines from the Edge: Oregon vs New Zealand
2023-11-06 13:00 - 15:30 | 67 Pall Mall, St James', London, SW1Y 5ES
Afternoon session 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Join two Master of Wine experts for a 2.5hr session that will delve into the unique wines of two winemaking regions: Oregon and New Zealand.
First, guests will experience a tutored masterclass, hosted by Bree Stock MW of Oregon and Peter McCombie MW of New Zealand. You will focus on the two regions and learn the similarities and differences between them. Participants will taste 12 wines in total as you explore the regions and these will illustrate the points being made by the MW’s.
Then, an open, walk-around tasting will showcase a number of wine styles for you to taste independently. This tasting will show a range of wines from both regions including sparkling wines, classic whites, classic reds and then a selection of more unusual varieties, blends and wine making techniques.
All the wines presented are premium quality and showcase smaller, artisanal producers and will expand on the masterclass discussion.
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L'Atelier Appellation Bordeaux
2023-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Lindley Hall, Elverton Street, London, SW1P 2PB
L’Atelier Grands Crus de Bordeaux – Member Exclusive
You are invited to join us for an exclusive Sommelier Edit Members Only preview event for a unique tasting workshop of Grands Crus from Bordeaux.
This intensive 2hr session will test and hone your blind tasting skills and deepen your knowledge of some of Bordeaux’s most famous appellations: Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Saint Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux, Pauillac, Sauternes and Barsac.
Eglise Saint Emilion

Winemakers from Grands Crus Châteaux from some of these famous appellations will share their own personal insights and knowledge of the wines and terroirs of Bordeaux.
They will guide you through a tasting of classic regions, including some of their own wines, to explain the unique characteristics of each appellation. You’ll learn what makes each one unique and master how to identify them in your glass.
Your hosts will be Anne-Françoise Quié, Cogérante, Château Rauzan-Gassies & Croizet-Bages, Jean-Antoine Nony, Copropriétaire – gérant, Château Grand Mayne, and Aline Baly, Directrice Marketing et Communication, Château Coutet
Timetable
10.00am Welcome, Introductions
10.15am Part I – A guided blind tasting of wines from eight key appellations, presented in flights.
Before tasting each flight, privately benchmark your own tasting skills and notes of Bordeaux appellations.

Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Saint Emilion
Pomerol
Margaux
Pauillac
Sauternes
Barsac

11.45am Part II – Blind tasting of wines from three of the appellations studied in part I – Test your new tasting skills and prove to yourself how much you’ve learnt.
12.00pm ends, light lunch provided
This is a rare opportunity to taste with winemakers from these regions all at the same time, exclusively alongside other sommeliers.
After this private session you will be able to put your new skills to the test and attend the main event from 1pm: Union Grands Crus de Bordeaux 2021 Vintage Tasting. Over 110 Grands Crus Bordeaux will be in attendance.
Notes: Sommelier Edit members attending the L’Atelier Appellation Bordeaux will be offered a light lunch 12-1pm. Places are limited, apply early to secure your place.

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Tim Atkin's Rioja 'Walk and Taste' Tour
2024-02-13 10:30 - 11:30 | SW1P 3AA, London, SW1P 3AA, United Kingdom
SOMMELIER EDIT MEMBERS’ EXCLUSIVE
Join Tim Atkin MW on a private sommelier-made walk, talk and taste tour around at his Top Rioja Tasting.
Six lucky Sommelier Edit members have the chance to spend an hour with Tim Atkin MW at his tasting of Rioja’s Best wineries on the 7th February in central London.
Tim Atkin MW has designed an exclusive on-trade “walk and taste” tour, especially for members of Sommelier Edit to sample the wines he believes are the very best Rioja’s for restaurants from his 2023 Rioja Report.
You will spend an hour with Tim meeting and talking to the best producers and tasting their wines. Discover why he thinks they are the pinnacle of wine producers in Spain’s most famous wine region and talk to him in person about what Rioja wines bring to a wine list.
Ask questions, quiz the master, enjoy this unique opportunity to taste with one of the world’s most important Spanish wine specialists
You will then have the opportunity to tour the rest of the event to taste wines from 63 leading producers showing their wines.
Applications invited

If you want to join this sommelier tour but have already signed up to attend Tim Atkin’s Rioja tasting you still need to register below.
If you are allocated one of the six places for this sommelier tour a confirmation will be sent to you by WhatsApp/Text message.
Signing up below will automatically register you to attend the main event. The organisers will be sent your contact details.

If you don’t get the opportunity to join Tim, don’t worry… you are very welcome to attend and taste throuhgout the day. And, we will reveal which producers and wines are in Tim’s top Rioja lineup for sommeliers to everyone who registers below.
Please do not apply if you cannot attend. We all feel the same about no-shows!

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50 Great Greek Wines
2024-05-29 11:00 - 17:00 | China Exchange, Monchu Hall, London, United Kingdom
An open tasting for sommeliers to discover the 50 Best Greek Wines – selected by Master of Wine Yiannis Karakasis and a panel of internationally acclaimed judges as part of his annual awards.
This tasting will showcase the very best wines being produced in Greece, focussing on the high quality available and their exception value.
This event is not organised by Sommelier Edit.
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Top 100 Sommeliers 2024
2024-06-10 18:30 - 22:00
Annual ceremony announcing this year’s Top 100 Sommeliers.
By invitation only. Contact us for more information.

100 years of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico (1924)
2024-06-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Theo Randall at The Intercontinental, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
Sommelier Edit Members are invited by the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico (1924) to join the prodcuers in London to celebrate its 100 years anniversary.
This iconic region is an important cornerstone of wine lists around the UK and the celebration event will welcome over thirty producers to the capital with a selection of wines including Gran Selezione, Riserva, Annata, Vino Spumante Brut Metodo classico, Vino Santo and rare older vintages.
The producers attending look forward to welcoming you and enjoying together a very special occasion to mark 100 years of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico.
5.00 – 7.30PM WALK-AROUND TASTING
Winemakers from 35 estates will be present to show their wines, including some rare older vintages.
7.30 – 10.00PM CENTENARY PARTY
A party to celebrate one hundred years of the Consorzio in style.
Chef Theo Randall has created a special Tuscan buffet menu and will be doing a cooking demonstration during the evening.
Exclusive member offer
Members travelling from outside London/M25 can apply for a travel bursary that will cover up to £100 of their costs to attend the event. Simply submit your application below and one of the team will contact you.
Terms and conditions
Travel bursaries are limited and will be offered to the first fifteen members that apply and who are based outside London. Reimbursement will be made by bank transfer within 48hours upon redemption of a valid travel ticket receipt (proof of purchase) and after attendance to the event.
Producers attending include
Badia a Coltibuono * Borgo Casa al Vento * Carpineta Fontalpino * Carpineto * Castello di Ama * Castello di Cacchiano * Castello di Meleto * Castello di Monsanto * Castello di Radda * Castello di Volpaia * Castello Vicchiomaggio * Dievole * Famiglia Cecchi * Fattoria di Valiano * Fèlsina * Fontodi * La Sala del Torriano * Lamole di Lamole * Marchesi Antinori * Montecalvi * Querciabella * Ricasoli * Rocca delle Macìe * Ruffino * San Felice * Tenuta Carobbio * Tenuta di Bibbiano * Tenuta Villa Trasqua * Terreno * Tolaini * Vecchie Terre di Montefili * Villa Mangiacane

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Hallgarten Grape Unveiling London
2024-09-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, South Place, London, Greater London, EC2M, United Kingdom
Sommelier Edit members are invited to attend ‘Grape Unveiling Tastings’ tastings, hosted by Hallgarten & Novum Wines.
Taking place at three UK cities in September the tastings will celebrate over 130 new listings that are joining their portfolio.
The tastings will be taking place in London, Cambridge and Glasgow during the week of the 16th September. The London tasting will be held at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, 11, 13, 14 South Place, London, EC2M 7EB
The focus of the three ‘Grape Unveiling Tastings’ will be the 15+ new suppliers showcasing their wines from around the world.

Hallgarten Grape Unveiling Cambridge
2024-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1LY, United Kingdom
Sommelier Edit members are invited to attend ‘Grape Unveiling Tastings’ tastings, hosted by Hallgarten & Novum Wines.
Taking place at three UK cities in September the tastings will celebrate over 130 new listings that are joining their portfolio.
The Cambridge tasting will be taking place on Tuesday 17th September, 11.00 – 16.00 at the Gonville Hotel, 2 Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY
The focus of the ‘Grape Unveiling Tasting’ will be the 15+ new suppliers showcasing their wines from around the world.

Hallgarten Grape Unveiling Glasgow
2024-09-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Lindley Hall, London, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PB, United Kingdom
Sommelier Edit members are invited to attend ‘Grape Unveiling Tastings’ tastings, hosted by Hallgarten & Novum Wines.
Taking place at three UK cities in September the tastings will celebrate over 130 new listings that are joining their portfolio.
Grape Unveiling – Glasgow will take place on Wednesday 18th September, 11.00 – 16.00 at Citation, 40 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1HD
The focus of the ‘Grape Unveiling Tasting’ will be the 15+ new suppliers showcasing their wines from around the world.

Gosset Matchmakers Final 2024
2024-09-23 10:00 - 14:30 | CORD Restaurant, Fleet Street, London, Greater London, EC4Y 1AE, United Kingdom
Join this year’s finalists at the Gosset Matchmakers judging session to see them prepare their dishes and find out who will win the title for 2024.
Contact organisers for the event timetable.
The ninth annual Champagne Gosset Matchmakers competition will take place this month, showcasing the impressive skills of its finalists as they compete for the prestigious title of Gosset Matchmakers 2024.
The Live Final will be held at Cord by Le Cordon Bleu in London on Monday, September 23rd, where five exceptional teams of chefs and sommeliers will go head-to-head to create exquisite dishes that perfectly complement this year’s featured champagne: Gosset Petite Douceur Rosé.
Gosset Petite Douceur Rosé presents a unique challenge with its balance of sweetness and acidity. With a dosage of 17g/l and an extensive eleven-year aging process in the cellar, it boasts complexity, roundness, and gastronomic excellence. The teams’ task is to pair this cuvée with a savoury dish, which is uncommon as it is typically associated with sweeter courses. This challenge will encourage fresh thinking and creativity.
The panel of judges, led by Matthieu Longuère MS, Wine Director at Le Cordon Bleu, along with Odilon de Varine from Champagne Gosset and Will Oatley from Louis Latour Agencies, are joined by guest judges Tina Gellie from Decanter Magazine, Leona di Pasquale from Camellia and Vine and Benjamin Fera Y Castell from Pavyllon restaurant. Together they are pleased to announce the five finalists for this year’s competition:
Representing Albatross Death Cult in Birmingham in the final are Chef Oliver Grieve and Sommelier Camilla Bonnannini, who will create their dish of Quail, Nam Jim, and carrot prepared in three different ways. This pairing is proposed to complement Gosset Petite Douceur Rosé’s sophisticated aromas of raisins, figs, dried plums, and cloves with a delicate balance of acidity and freshness with a smooth finish accented by flavors of ripe strawberries and orange peel. The sweet and tangy spices in their Nam Jim sauce and fresh carrots perfectly balance out the complexity of the wine. Opting for quail instead of duck breast due to its subtle flavor, they drew inspiration from their shared experience with Asian cuisine, highlighting the nuances of the wine.
Chef Steven Howell and Sommelier Jordan Ingram from Frog by Adam Handling Restaurant Covent Garden in London have chosen scallops as the main ingredient for their dish due to its natural sweetness, light flavour profile, and soft texture. To enhance the sweetness of Gosset Petite Douceur Rosé, they will serve the scallops raw to maintain their delicacy without overpowering the umami flavours of the wine. Plum is incorporated for its balanced sweetness and acidity, served both raw and as a gel. Black radish provides a slight crunch and heat, while a pureed salsa of apple, parsley, and chervil contribute the main acidity component, balanced by subtle sweetness and herbaceous notes.
Sommelier Erin Donnelly and chef Joseph Hendry-Burgess from Heron in Edinburgh will create their Sika Deer tartare with pine-smoked egg jam, nettle chimichurri, and tempura nettles. Showcasing locally sourced Scottish produce, they will use Sika Deer from Hearthstanes Steadings and foraged nettles and sweet alyssum. The delicate flavour of the venison tartare is paired with the freshness of Gosset Petite Douceur Rosé. Brown butter croutons add a touch of toasted notes to complement the wine, while the fresh nettle chimichurri brings out its fruitiness. The pine-smoked egg jam contributes richness, creates a perfect balance with the cuvée’s creamy mousse.
Sommelier Henna Zinzuwadia and chef Anurag Singh from Pahli Hill in London will make a Miso-cured red mullet with Datterini tomato uttapam and courgette flower pakora, accompanied by red mullet shorba. Drawing inspiration from the Indian Ocean, their dish celebrates their cultural backgrounds and pairs perfectly with Gosset Petite Douceur Rosé. The mild-flavoured red mullet is cured with Indian spices and red miso to enhance its taste. It is complemented by the earthy, crunchy courgette flower pakora and sweet, savory uttapam. The shorba, a rich fish soup, brings out the champagne’s crisp acidity and red fruit notes to balance out the bold flavours of the dish.
Chef Robert Veitch and Sommelier Davide Santeramo from The Ritz London will present a delicately cooked lobster with subtly spiced carrot puree, roasted almond purée, herbal seasoned carrots, pearls of finger lime, and a creamy lemon verbena sauce. After thorough analysis, they found that lobster pairs harmoniously with Gosset Petite Douceur Rosé. The addition of nut components adds a crunchy texture and sweet, earthy note, while the carrot and finger lime elevate the wine’s complex flavour. The creamy, herbal sauce ties all the flavours together to create a perfect match for this cuvée.
This competition not only highlights the significance of pairing food and wine, but also celebrates the crucial partnership between aspiring sommeliers and chefs who create flawless pairings in restaurants across the nation. Each finalist was carefully chosen through a rigorous selection process and has under five years of experience as either a chef or sommelier, ensuring equal opportunity for all competing teams.

Copa Jerez Final 2024
2024-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Mary’s, Pollen Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1NH, United Kingdom
Members are invited to join us the live finals of Copa Jerez 2024.

Sherry tasting 12pm
Watch contestants live 12pm – 2pm
Winners announced 2.30pm

Followed by Sherry cocktail and canapés.
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RSVP in advance essential: celine@otaria.co.uk

Tea Aroma Workshop
2024-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Counter 71, Nile Street, London, Greater London, N1 7RD, United Kingdom
Join our exclusive tea aroma workshop
Expand your beverage expertise and explore the world of premium non-alcoholic alternatives at this exclusive tasting session in conjunction with Saicho Sparkling Teas. A hands-on workshop designed specifically for sommeliers.
Hosted by Leona De Pasquale DipWSET. Wine and tea educator and founder of Camellia and Vine, a London-based wine and tea training company.
What to Expect:

Introduction to Saicho: Learn about Saicho’s journey and how its carefully selected single-origin teas are crafted into exquisite sparkling drinks that pair perfectly with food.
Tea Aroma and Tasting: Deepen your sensory skills as we guide you through an aroma and tasting session, highlighting the complex flavours and aromas of single-origin tea used to create Saicho.
Food Pairing: You will have the opportunity to explore the food pairing experience with Saicho sparkling tea.

Why Sommeliers Should Learn About Tea:

Expand Your Non-Alcoholic Offerings: With the growing demand for alcohol-free options, Saicho provides a refined and flavourful alternative to wine, giving your guests more choice without compromising on quality or taste.
Learn about the similarities between tea and wine: Did you know that terrior, climate and production methods all play a key role in tea cultivation?
Cater to Changing Consumer Preferences: As more consumers seek wellness-oriented options, offering premium teas like Saicho aligns with the trend towards mindful drinking.
Versatile Pairing Options: Just like wine, tea has nuanced flavours that can complement a variety of cuisines, making it a valuable tool for elevating dining experiences.
Sustainability and Tradition: Learn about the sustainability practices behind Saicho’s teas and how integrating tea into your offerings connects with a growing appreciation for ethically sourced beverages.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step in diversifying your beverage expertise.

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Atelier Vintage 2022 Bordeaux
2024-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Lindley Hall, Elverton Street, London, SW1P 2PB
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Members are invited to join us for an exclusive tasting event in association with Union Grands Crus Bordeaux.
Guests will learn about the Grands Crus de Bordeaux, how the region is managing and tackling climate change across Bordeaux Vineyards and taste a selection of wines to illustrate wine evolution with vintage 2022 as the benchmark.
This two-hour workshop has been created for sommeliers, on-trade buyers and those working front-of-house in the UK. It will be an in-depth study into three wine appellations: Saint-Emillon; Margaux; and Sauternes, each analysed across three acclaimed vintages: 2022, 2016 and 2010.
Guest speakers
Valérie Befve
Sales Manager
Château Dassault
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Karine Barbier
Director of Communications and Commercial Relations
Château Lascombes
Margaux
Vincent Labergère
General Manager
Château de Rayne Vigneau
Sauternes
Members attending the Atelier Vintage 2022 Bordeaux will be offered afterwards a light lunch and be able to attend the main tasting from 1-5pm, at their leisure.

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Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux
2024-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Lindley Hall, Elverton Street, London, SW1P 2PB
Join the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux and its members for an exclusive tasting of the 2022 vintage.
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is a group of 132 top estates based in the Gironde’s finest appellations. Created in 1973, it shares the history and quality of Grands Crus Bordeaux with trade partners and wine enthusiasts around the world.
A list of exhibitors will be available on ugcb.net late October.
The tasting is open to active members of the wine trade and press. Organisers reserve the right to deny access to visitors unable to show relevant credentials.
Please note that your email address will be shared with the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.
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Tim Atkin MW | Ribera del Duero Selection 2024
2024-11-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Carlton House Terrace, Carlton House Terrace, London, Greater London, SW1Y 5AH, United Kingdom
Sommelier Edit x DO Ribera del Duero
Taking place in London for the fifth consecutive year on Wednesday, 20th November, the highly anticipated event showcases the very best wines from the Ribera del Duero D.O. region, expertly curated by Tim Atkin MW.
Since its launch in 2019, the Top 100 Tasting has become a must-attend for sommeliers throughout the UK. This year’s event is set to be the most impressive yet.
Tim Atkin MW will lead a masterclass exploring the history, climate, terroir, and commercial opportunities within Ribera del Duero, followed by a tasting of his Top 100 selection, including his picks for “Ribera del Duero on a Budget” and “Unrepresented Producers to Watch”.
Taste the very best Ribera del Duero wines with Tim Atkin MW
Each September, Tim Atkin MW spends two weeks in Ribera del Duero, meeting winemakers and sampling near 600 wines—from robust, well-balanced reds rich in old-world character, spice, dark fruit, and smoky notes, to younger, more fruit-forward wines that highlight the region’s freshness and diversity.
By attending the tasting you will have the opportunity to discover what makes these wines and the region itself so extraordinary. As in previous years, the tasting will also showcase Ribera del Duero’s best budget friendly wines, featuring delicious, high-quality selections retailing in Spain for under €15.
The Briefing
In addition at 2pm on the 20th November Tim Atkin MW will lead The Briefing with Pablo Baquera Peironcely, Marketing Director at the DO Ribera del Duero to give be a succinct overview on relevant topics regard the region; covering core discussions around Ribera del Duero’s latest vintages and emerging trends accompanied by Tim’s overall thoughts on his recent visit and the progress the region has made.
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This event is not organised by Sommelier Edit. By registering your attendance you agree to share your details with the organisers.
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For more information Ribera del Duero wines, please contact the organiser. Stay up to date with Ribera Del Duero’s in the UK on Twitter @DORiberaUK and Instagram @riberadelduerouk or visit riberadelduero.es/uk/.

Hallgarten & Novum Wines Annual Tasting 2025
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-28 | Old Billingsgate 1 Old Billingsgate Walk Riverside 16 Lower Thames St. EC3R 6DX, Old Billingsgate Walk Riverside, London, EC3R 6DX, United Kingdom
Hallgarten & Novum Wines is holding its largest ever showcase tasting at the end of this month. The Annual Tasting 2025 will have a selection of close to 1,000 wines from across its portfolio, featuring the latest arrivals, firm favourites and some must stock wines. The tasting, taking place over two days (Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th January), will have featured tasting zones, Wine Trails, Panel Discussions and Focus Zones.
A number of great new agencies have recently joined Hallgarten & Novum Wines including Champagne Nicolas Feuillate and Domaine Lafage from France, Banfi, Bellavista, Villa Saletta, Petra and Alois Lageder from Italy which will be featured in the ‘Just Landed!’ section at the tasting, where 200 new wines from nearly 20 new suppliers will be on taste, with representatives from the wineries on hand to take you through the latest developments.
The new “We Are Hallgarten” area is is also features this year; designed to allow guests learn more about Hallgarten & Novum Wines; the business, its ethos and approach to wine, and meet the key people who make up the team.
The two day event promises to be fascinating, especially for sommeliers. Register here to attend.

The State of the Spanish on-trade nation
2025-02-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08004, Spain
Spain’s top sommelier María José Huertas junto con Diego González Barbolla y David Robledo – los top 3 sumilleres en España en 2024 – come together with Agustin Trapero, Spain Ambassador for Top 100 Sommeliers, to celebrate the launch of the annual Top 100 Sommeliers ranking 2025 at Barcelona Wine Week.
Chaired by Charlotte Hey, co-founder of Top 100 Sommeliers global will lead the discussion on the importance of sommeliers in the restaurant sector, their role and why it is crucial to celebrate and recognise the excellence of wine service in Spanish restaurants today.

Professional Sommeliers can attend FREE but must register in advance.

Master Roussillon
2025-03-03 15:30 - 17:30 | The Alfred Tenyson, 10 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8LA, United Kingdom
Join us for a journey into the complex world of terroir in Roussillon.
This 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.
The 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.
You’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.

THE WINES
A 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.
Digging deep into the cellars to find some real treasures, we’ll source a unique collection of wines, including a few back vintages.
PRESENTERS

Eric Aracil, co-director exports, Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon
Stefan Neumann, Master Sommelier and Educator

This in-depth study session is suitable for sommeliers currently studying CMS and WSET courses or those who want to hone their existing knowledge.

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Young Sommeliers Competition 2025
2025-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Savoy Hotel, Savoy Court, Greater London, WC2R 0EZ, United Kingdom
Organised by the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in Great Britain since 2008, this competition is divided into three segments: theory, service, and blind tasting.
The theory section is a one-hour written exam testing extensive knowledge of wine, production methods, laws, viticulture, and vinification, as well as spirits, beers, ales, ciders, ports, and sherry.
The service segment evaluates practical skills such as decanting wine, glass preparation, and tray handling. Champagne service requires controlled pouring and engaging with the Judge, who acts as a diner. Contestants also respond to questions on complex menu elements, wine pairings (offering both Old and New World suggestions), and topics like grape varieties, vintages, and regions. Blind spirit identification is also part of the service.
The blind tasting segment involves assessing six wines based on sight, smell, and taste to identify their color, age, alcohol content, origin, and appellation. The competition follows the Master Sommelier Advanced Examination format, with scoring based on deductive reasoning.
The competition aims to support and encourage young professionals while raising funds for wine education. To find out more about the Young Sommelier Competition please contact the organiser.

The Sommelier Edit No & Low Sessions
2025-03-31 09:30 - 13:30 | InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY
Join us for an in-depth analysis of quality no and low drinks; how to taste them and what to stock.
In collaboration with category leaders, Botivo, Saicho Sparkling Teas and Zeno, Sommelier Edit founders and Victoria Moore, no and low expert, author and Telegraph columnist, will lead this groundbreaking event on the best drinks in the category, why you have to stock them and respond to demand.
The Sommelier Edit No & Low Sessions will explore the intricacies in the different styles of drinks available. Providing plenty of tasting opportunities, our expert panelists will explain exactly how the different products are made, how to asses their quality and pick out the very best.
You’ll learn the value of listing a wide variety of products and ways to best present them on a drinks menu. Top sommeliers who are leading the category will run a vital session on when and how to present no and low drinks to guests in luxury hospitality. Giving you ideas and methods to make your own and sell in a quality ,ready-to-drink no or low offer.
The Sommelier Edit No & Low Sessions will include a dynamic blind tasting session introducing members to the specifics of how to taste No & Low drinks professionally and in a competition context; how to critically analyse these drinks and score them accordingly.
Guest presenters throughout the event include:

Victoria Moore, Wine Editor, The Daily Telegraph
David Hodgson, Co founder, Zeno liberated alcohol
Charlie Winkworth-Smith, Co founder, Saicho Sparkling Teas
Harry Cooper, Head Sommelier, Counter 71
Imme Ermgassen, Co founder, Botivo Drinks
Laura Willoughby MBE, founder, Club Soda
Beatrice Bessi, Head Sommelier, Chiltern Firehouse
Charlotte Hey, Co founder, Sommelier Edit

9:30am Welcome & Introductions
Session I
9:30am Welcome from no and low expert, leading author, Telegraph columnist Victoria Moore
9:45am Sommeliers and the NoLo category – Victoria Moore: Why sommeliers need to include quality no and low alternatives on their lists. How the sector has developed and where it is going when it comes to alcohol free drinks.
10:15am Marketing, selling and stocking NoLo alternatives: David Hodgson, founder of Zeno Alcohol Liberated wine & Charlie Winkworth-Smith, Saicho Sparkling Teas: Explaining the increasing importance of no alcohol wine still and sparkling alternatives in high end hospitality, explain why sommeliers need to consider stocking quality brands and the advantages i.e. profit, margin, versatility food pairing and broadening your offer
10:45 Mindful drinking: aperitifs & spirts alternatives with Imme Ermgassen, co-founder Botivo Drinks & Laura Willoughby MBE Club Soda: How the category is performing in hospitality & changing demands from the consumer. The panellists will cover the role of aperitifs in the restaurant setting – growth and engagement with the consumer – and look at spirits alternatives, functional, CBD drinks and their position in high end restaurants.
11:15am BREAK
Session II
11:30pm How to taste no & low drinks – a round up of the best on the market and how to taste them. This session is designed to teach sommeliers how to taste now & low drinks professionally and at international competitions. The first ever educational session of its kind for top UK sommeliers.
12:30am Sommelier expert panel – the art of serving no & low drinks in a luxury hospitality with Harry Cooper, Counter 71… (more speakers to be confirmed)
1:00pm Closing remarks

Registration open for sommeliers and front of house staff only. If you are a brand representative that would like more information please contact: info@sommelieredit.com

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Top 100 Sommeliers 2025 - Spain
2025-05-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Four Seasons Hotel, Madrid, C. de Sevilla, 3, Centro, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Annual award ceremony for Spain’s Top 100 Sommeliers hosted by Co Founder Charlotte Hey and Top 100 Sommeliers Ambassador in Spain, Agustín Trapero.
The evening event welcomes candidates for this year and previous winners.

Strictly by invitation only. Contact for details.
