Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Early
Deadline

September 30, 2026

Judging
Date

May 24, 2027

Winners
Announced

June 10, 2027

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Jorge Tinoco, CS, CSW

Wine Director/Sommelier, Wente Vineyards

Meet the other judges

Jared Sowinski

Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza

Jesse Hiney

Jesse Hiney

Regional Director of Operations for Roka Akor Chicagoland

Torrence O'Haire

Torrence O'Haire

Corporate Beverage Director Gage Hospitality Group

Steven Minor

Steven Minor

Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels

Sutton McElroy

Sutton McElroy

Wine Director at The Oakville

Jeff Van Ham

Jeff Van Ham

Sommelier, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, Chicago