Organised by The Caterer, in partnership with the Academy of Food & Wine Service, the competition is open to proffesional sommeliers and waiting staff working in the UK and recognises the very finest talent in wine service.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter the Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year, go online and answer in no more than 200 words why you are a sommelier, what your greatest wine experience has been to date and what winning would mean to you. This needs to be accompanied by a CV and
nomination from your current employer by midnight on 11 March 2019. Those that are successful will be invited to regional heats taking place in Manchester, Bristol and London on 26 April 2019.
Besides prizes of Taittinger Prestige Rosé, all finalists will win a unique trip to Taittinger’s iconic cellars in Reims, while the final six will be given a year’s complimentary membership to the Wine Guild of the UK and will be invited to attend its Annual Winter Banquet at the Vintners Hall. The final three will also receive a free subscription to The Caterer.
https://www.uksommelieroftheyear.com