Final Deadline
28 February 2026
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
Archive for Interviews
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Interviews
Meet Federica Zanghirella, The Vice President at UK Sommelier Association.
Federica Zanghirella talks about her experience working in the wine industry, she also shares some insights on training new staff members, methods to grow profits, and elevating the guest experience.
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Following Your Heart is a Noble Feeling But Can be Dangerous If Not Balanced. Says Pietro
In the interview below, Pietro G. Zona, Sommelier at Dinner By Heston Blumenthal, discusses about what he looks for in a new brand before taking it to his restaurant and shares with us what he finds the best part about his job.
Interviews
Know Your Winemakers: Jabier Marquinez Villarreal, Freelance Consultant in different wineries, Spain
The author of the book, “Wine in the Bible”, shares the expertise he gained in the winemaking industry since 1990.
Interviews
Skills needed to be a Good Sommelier with Ronan Sayburn
What does it take to be a Good Sommelier? Here are some quick points shared by Ronan Sayburn in conversation with Sid Patel CEO of Beverage Trade Network.
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Ronan Sayburn Shares Insights on Managing Wine at 67 Pall Mall
An interesting conversation with Ronan Sayburn, Head of Wines at 67 Pall Mall, and a great number of learnings about the wine industry.
Interviews
Keeping An Eye On The Price Development Between Vintages Is Key To Grow Profits, Says Carolina.
Carolina Seibel, Head Sommelier at Scully St James’s, talks about her journey in the wine industry. In the interview below, she also discusses methods she uses to elevate the guest experience at the restaurant.
Interviews
“I Believe, The Key To Growing Sales Is Customer Satisfaction.” - Says Lorenzo
Lorenzo Beltrame, Head Sommelier at Santo Mare Restaurant, talks about his nine years of working experience in wines. In the interview below, he shares his likes to explore new cultures & meet new people from different traditions & opinions.
Interviews
Meet Aurel Istrate, The Cellar Master at The Connaught, London.
In the interview below, Aurel Istrate talks about how he became a sommelier, what he looks for in a new brand before taking it to his restaurant, and the methods he employs to increase wine sales.
Interviews
“Quality is Paramount.” Says Giordano Ghiraldotti
Giordano Ghiraldotti, Assistant Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier at FOLIE, London, talks about his journey of becoming a sommelier and discusses methods he uses to grow sales and profit for his restaurant.