Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Domestic Deadline

April 25, 2025

Warehouse Closes

April 30, 2025

Judging Date

May 19, 2025

My Account

Christian Shaum

Wine Director at José Andrés Group

2024 Jean Banchet Award for Sommelier of the Year

Meet the other judges

Michael Mighetto Hoefling

Michael Mighetto Hoefling

Client Advisor at Vinfolio

Élyse Lambert MS

Élyse Lambert MS

Master Sommelier and Fifth Position Best Sommelier of the World 2016

Chris Hackett

Chris Hackett

Sales Manager and Warehouse Manager at Lionstone New York

Morgan Harris MS

Morgan Harris MS

Master Sommelier and Head Sommelier at Saison Hospitality, San Francisco

Jeff Van Ham

Jeff Van Ham

Sommelier, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, Chicago

Chris Saraiva

Chris Saraiva

Co-Founder at Brands of Portugal