Top 10, 6 Semi-finalists, 3 finalists and Best Performers at 2024 UK Sommelier of the Year

Although Philipp Reinstaller took the title of UK Sommelier of the Year 2024, the field of competition was phenomenal and we want to recognise all those who competed as well as the top ten, 6 semi-finalists and 3 finalists.

The judges announced the top ten as follows:

10 - Yancheng - Maison Estelle
9 - Kristina Gladilina - Lita Bistro
8 - Valentin Picon - Raffles London
7 - Daniel Stojcic - Estelle Manor
6 - Luca Bocca - Sketch
5 - Beatrice Bessi - Chiltern Firehouse
4- Melania Battiston - Cornus
3- Maria Boumpa - Da Terra
2- Dion Wai - Raffles
1- Philip Reinstaller - Raffles

Coravin also provided six branded sparkling devices to the semi-finalists and Académie Du Vin Library provided 2 books and Laguiole engraved corkscrews for each of the top 10 performers.

Best Performers in each of the categories went to:

Tasting Task: Maria Boumpa, Da Terra (Sponsored by Chateau D’Esclans, presented by Ronan Lieugard)

Food & Wine Matching Task: Charlie Richards, Claridge’s (Sponsored by Amathus Drinks, presented by Ana-Emilia Jackson MW)

Theory Task: Maria Boumpa, Da Terra (Sponsored by Bibendum, presented by Valeria Rodriguez)

Service Task: Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles, Sponsored by Moet Hennessy UK, presented by Nicolas Shell

Congratulations go to each and every one!