Early Deadline
30 November 2026
Judging
Date
22 & 23 March 2027
Winners Announcement
22 April 2027
LWC blog
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.
“Good sommelier’s role is a niche part of the catering industry”, says Ronan Sayburn.
Image: Ronan Sayburn; Source: Instagram
Going deep into the sommelier’s business, Ronan shares his experience on what a good sommelier is.
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Great hospitality skills include:
- Being able to welcome your guests
- To make the guests feel comfortable
- To be friendly
- To be sociable
- To be disciplined
Additionally, he notes that the wine sector is continuously evolving, necessitating a never-ending thirst for learning and understanding every aspect of the industry.
Managing Wine At The Famous 67 Pall Mall: An interview with Ronan Sayburn MS by Sid Patel CEO of Beverage Trade Network
Check out the video for the full interview with Master Sommelier Ronan Sayburn.
What’s New at the 2027 London Wine Competition?
The 2027 London Wine Competition gives every entrant greater feedback, transparency and commercial insight. Entrants will receive an expanded score breakdown, constructive feedback on how to improve, guidance on how to market and sell their wines, the names of the judges who tasted their entries, final feedback from the Head Judge and a Buyer Market Intelligence Report.
Enter your wines in the 10th edition of the London Wine Competition.
