World's Best Sommeliers' Selection

Introducing the newest sommelier to join the WBSS tasting panel… Danyel Steinle! As part of our Q&A series, we asked Danyel “How do you continue to learn and grow as a Sommelier?”… #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025 #worldsbestsommeliers

Ceretto is a renowned Italian winery in the Piedmont region, celebrated for its commitment to sustainable practices and producing exceptional wines, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco. In fact, these two wines were chosen by our renowned sommeliers for the WBSS 2024 Selection due to their exceptional complexity, perfectly showcasing the unique characteristics of Piedmont's terroir, making them standouts among the finest Italian wines. Discover these wines: https://bit.ly/4eLPIO1 #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025 #worldsbestsommeliers

We’re so excited that Sommelier Tom Ieven will be joining us again for WBSS 2025! He sat down with us to answer “What’s the best part of being a Sommelier?”… #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025 #SommelierSpotlight

Continuing the series on understanding how sommeliers think and make their wine choices. Here, Canopy interviews four globally acclaimed WBSS sommeliers and asks them to explain how they select wines to serve by the glass… Full article: https://bit.ly/4f8YwgR #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025 #SommelierSpotlight

Since 1894, Wirra Wirra Vineyards have been crafting iconic wines at the heart of McLaren Vale in Australia. One of these wines, 'Church Block' has become a firm Australian favourite with it’s exuberant red fruit, soft tannins and acidity which peeks through on the finish. You can discover Church Block and other wines that made the 2024 WBSS Selection by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/488GVDz #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025 #SommelierSpotlight

We asked returning sommelier Andrea Roug Sala “How do you continue to learn and grow as a sommelier?” Here’s what he had to say… #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025 #SommelierSpotlight

#SommelierSpotlight Meet Rubén Elias Velazquez, a passionate and seasoned professional in the world of hospitality, hailing from Mexico City. Rubén is returning to join the WBSS 2025 Tasting Panel. Find out more about each of the sommeliers that make up the panel: https://bit.ly/3zz57SO #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025

Time for a Sommelier Q&A… Meet Andre Bekker, returning to the WBSS tasting for 2025! #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025

Joining the WBSS tasting panel for a second year running is Laure Patry! We asked her: “What’s the best part of being a sommelier?” “For me the best part is to be the person that will make a difference and enhance the client experience when they come to dine, if it’s to introduce them to a wine they have never tried, find the best match for their meal or simply just do the best service with attention to details and professionalism.” Learn more about the top sommeliers that make up this year’s tasting panel: https://bit.ly/4dfx2oB #WorldsBestSommeliersSelection #WorldsBestSommeliersSelection2025 #SommelierSpotlight

Also joining us again for the 2025 tasting is Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin! Amanda's commitment to the sommelier craft goes beyond her personal achievements. She actively contributes to the sommelier education process and serves as an educator for Swiss hospitality organisations, nurturing the talents of the next generation. Learn more about the top sommeliers that make up this year’s tasting panel: https://bit.ly/4gzZHY8 #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025