Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Early Bird Ends

January 31, 2025

Judging
Date

May 19, 2025

Winners Announcement

June 10, 2025

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Christian Shaum

Lead Sommelier at Bazaar Meat, Chicago

2024 Jean Banchet Award for Sommelier of the Year

Meet the other judges

Jared Givens

Jared Givens

Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events for the Thompson Dallas, Hyatt Hotels

Lisa Selman CSS

Lisa Selman CSS

Director of Beverage for the Alchemy Room, Breakthru Beverage

Paul Solomon

Paul Solomon

Director of Operations for Vistro Prime and Petite Vie

Paul Baldi

Paul Baldi

Sommelier at Quince, San Francisco

Jeff Van Ham

Jeff Van Ham

Sommelier, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, Chicago

Larissa C Dubose

Larissa C Dubose

National Director Beverages- Dining Division at Paradies Lagardère and Wine Enthusiast Magazine Future 40, Vino Volo National Buyer