Early Bird Ends
January 31, 2025
Judging
Date
May 19, 2025
Winners Announcement
June 10, 2025
Blending his discriminating palate, knowledge of wine, and love for fine dining service, Hammett has contributed as Lead Sommelier for The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Fearing’s at The Ritz-Carlton and later directed the wine program for Pyramid Restaurant & Bar, Fairmont. Expanding his expertise, as a sommelier in California, he worked for famed, James Beard nominated institutions: Mourad, Saison, Jardiniére, and Farmhouse Inn. Hammett has been featured in GQ, Esquire, and Wine Spectator magazines and several national publications for his outstanding dedication to wine and spirits. He is also a tenured wine judge for Sommelier’s Choice Awards, The Dallas Morning News and Grapevine International Wine Competitions and has proctored several wine examinations through the Society of Wine Educators.