The Event 

The World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection (WBSS) is an exclusive event taking place in January 2025 in the UK. 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 will be tasted allowing the sommeliers to appreciate the unique qualities of each submission fully.

This event offers unparalleled exposure and recognition. This exclusive event is more than just a tasting—it's a networking platform for the industry’s top minds to connect, collaborate, and discuss key topics like sustainability.

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 Number 6 on the 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.

The final WBSS selection will be 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

By participating, your wines will have the opportunity to be included in the ‘WBSS Wine by the Glass’ initiative, encouraging sommeliers – including many from the World’s 50 Best Restaurants – to serve wines from the WBSS list by the glass.

*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 World's 50 Best Restaurants.


The World's Best Sommeliers' Selection brings together some of the best palettes, wine directors, sommeliers from around the world.

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 2025 

The registration deadline is fast approaching in early December. 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.