Join us at Christ Church Spitalfields on Tuesday 8th July to witness the UK’s best sommeliers compete for the title of IWSC 2025 UK Sommelier of the Year.
The event will kick-off with Welcome Drinks from 1pm followed by the live competition from 2-5pm – featuring finalists, which will have been whittled down from around 40 Quarter Finalists.
We will finish up with the long-awaited results announcement for the below categories from 5-9pm – as well as some well-deserved networking, a walk-around tasting and celebratory drinks from our partners. Last pour will be 8:30pm and the event will end at 9pm.
Awards to be announced:
Diploma winners of the UK Sommelier Academy
Gérard Basset Award
Best performer in the practical exam
Best performer in the theory paper
Best performer in the wine tasting exam
Best performer in the spirits tasting exam
Top performers in the competition
The winner of the 2025 UK Sommelier of the Year competition
(Other categories may be added nearer the time)
AGENDA
13:00 – 14:00 – Welcome Drinks
14:00 – 17:00 – Live Competition
17:00 – 20:30 – Networking, Tasting & Results Announcement
Please note that this event is restricted to individuals within the hospitality industry. This invitation is personal and non-transferable. Any registrations from outside the hospitality industry will be denied. Event timings are subject to change.
