The Event 

The World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection (WBSS) is an exclusive event taking place each January. It brings together top sommeliers and beverage directors from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, led by WBSS President Jhonel Faelner, Beverage Director of NA:EUN Hospitality (Atomix) in New York, ranked Number 6 on the 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list.

Over the course of three days, wines are tasted, accompanied by videos and narratives from producers.

The World's Best Sommeliers’ Selection (WBSS) is both a tasting and a prestigious gathering where the world’s finest sommeliers come together to define the future of wine.

Maximise Your Global Reach and Influence

Your wines will be tasted by renowned sommeliers who influence wine selections in top-tier restaurants globally, including Jhonel Faelnar from Atomix, ranked No.6 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list.

With a reach of 85 million* and counting, the inaugural selection is fast becoming an invaluable tool for on-trade professionals all over the globe to seek out peer-recommended wines. You can view the latest selection, the WBSS 2025, here.

The WBSS selection is shared through:

• WBSS website profiles, including tasting notes and food pairing
• Global email marketing to global restaurants and sommeliers
• World's Best Vineyards site
• Press release to global hospitality and trade media

*Source: Meltwater, February - April 2024

Professional Recognition

Gain the prestigious acknowledgment of having your wines endorsed by leading sommeliers from across the world, helping you stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Imagine your wines being tasted by experts from 12 different countries, each bringing their rich experience from the The World's 50 Best Restaurants. 

Market Expansion

Leverage the feedback and acclaim from these sommeliers to reach new customers and markets.

It’s the best wine list and being among these prestigious wines could open many doors for aspiring, talented winemakers (as well as their labels).

The list – with extensive tasting notes and some food pairing recommendations – is also be shared with thousands of sommeliers around the world.

Be Featured in WBSS

We don’t want you to miss this opportunity to place your gastronomic wines, along with their unique backstories, to be appreciated by an international panel of sommeliers from the world’s top fine dining destinations. Please request your invite now to be contacted.