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On-trade: Top 50 Sommeliers 2026

Published: 31 July, 2026

With nominations now in and the judging for our best of the UK somms fast approaching this August, Andrew Catchpole recaps on what it’s all about and how it works.

Call out for Top 50 Sommeliers nominations

Published: 01 June, 2026

Nominations are open for Harpers Top 50 Sommeliers 2026 listing, with all in the UK drinks world invited to propose candidates for consideration.

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