Final Deadline
28 February 2026
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
Archive for Interviews
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Interviews
Q&A With Lucas Reynaud-Paligot, Sommelier, at Hélène Darroze at the Connaught Hotel
Lucas Reynaud-Paligot talks about his journey as a sommelier, how he self-learns and improves his skills, and discusses ways he employs to elevate the guest experience at the restaurant.
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An Interview With Nicola Perrone, Head Sommelier at Zuma Hong Kong
In an interview Nicola Perrone talks about The Wine List Must Have The Right Balance Between Classics And Sommelier Wines.
Interviews
An Interview with Vitor Silva, Head Sommelier at Le Comptoir Robuchon, Mayfair.
Having a Good and Solid By The Glass Offering is a Way to Grow Wine Sale.- Says Vitor Silva. Learn more about what he has to say about his journey as a Sommelier and the wine industry.
Interviews
10 Questions With Alberto Gherardi, Sommelier of Four Seasons Ten Trinity, London.
Alberto talks about his role, interaction with customers, favourite restaurant, and food and wine pairing recommendations.
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GQ Best Sommelier 2021 Sabrina Manolio reveals her wine journey
Catch a glimpse of Sabrina Manolio’s experience in the wine industry and read till the end for a hot tip for budding wine sommeliers
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Daniel Grigg on pushing the boundaries of wine buying at Museum Wines
Daniel Grigg is helping to drive an ever increasing reputation for Museum Wines that has seen it named as the IWC’s South African Specialist of the year in 2021
Interviews
Jonathan Kleeman on striving for the best at Restaurant Story
Restaurant Story’s Jonathan Kleeman on the demands of being a top sommelier
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Elly Owen on what it takes to be a good independent wine buyer
Elly Owen has had the opportunity to work on both sides of the wine buying fence - first as a sommelier and now as wine director at the Old Garage in Cornwall
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A thirst for knowledge
Along with a thirst for wine, Lorenzo Beltrame also has a deep thirst for knowledge. He’s always trying to learn and know more to keep moving forward.