Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Super Early Bird Deadline

October 31, 2025

Judging
Date

May 18, 2026

Winners
Announced

June 10, 2026

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Brandon Bierlein

Director of Food & Beverage, Talbott Hotel Chicago

Meet the other judges

Greg Spalding

Greg Spalding

Fine Wine Specialist at Vin

Charlotte Marshall

Charlotte Marshall

Partner, Director of Sommelier Services at Tech Evolution Partners

Kat Hawkins

Kat Hawkins

Wine Director at Miru, Tre Dita, and the St. Regis Bar, St. Regis, Chicago

Michael Marsico

Michael Marsico

Sr. Director Ops Services & Beverage at Maggiano's Little Italy

Alicia Barrett DipWSET

Alicia Barrett DipWSET

WSET Diploma Holder, Wine Educator, and Founder of Wine Connection

Kasia Kutryba

Kasia Kutryba

Wine Consultant at Binny's Beverage Depot