New Zealander named UK Sommelier of the Year
Emma Denney, Director of Wine at Claridge's in London, has been crowned the 2026 UK Sommelier of the Year, beating a record 39 competitors in the multi-day competition. The 33-year-old New Zealander, who oversees a wine list of over 1,500 bins at the prestigious hotel, also won the 2024 UK Ruinart Challenge and is working towards her Master Sommelier qualification. It's the highest number of contestants in the competition's history, with Dolly Chao and Wilem Powell from Mayfair establishments taking second and third place respectively.
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