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  • WILKIN Matthew MS
    Master Sommelier & DipWSET United Kingdom

Director of Prestige Sales at Alliance Wine ǀ H2Vin specializing in Spain, Loire, Burgundy, Rhône and multiple. New World regions, Matthew consults several restaurants, lectures & examines for Court of Master Sommeliers’, Wine Judges at Decanter World Wine Awards, the Georgia International Wine Awards, the Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition as well as National and International Sommelier Competitions.

Matthew has travelled the globe for over 35 years immersing in all facets of the industry, from humble beginnings in McLaren Vale before venturing further afield to England following several years working hospitality & wineries throughout Australia & France.

South Australia’s 1st Master Sommelier and winner of the UK Sommelier of the Year Title, he’s held a variety of prestigious roles including Executive Sommelier at The Capital Hotel **Michelin restaurant with chef Eric Chavot, where he oversaw purchasing, training, tastings & cellar management for 6 operations.

His dedication has been recognised through many high-profile awards & achievements: The Gosset Trophée Cèlébris, Wine International Magazine Sommelier of Year, Harpers & Queen-Moët & Chandon Sommelier of Year, Hunters & Frankau Cigar Travel Award Scholarship, Habanos Cuba International Concurso Cigar Sommelier (2nd place Internationally), WSET Dip., Dom Perignon Award of Excellence and Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK.

Away from wine Matthew is an avid Motorcyclist, Skier, Canoeist, Swimmer, Mountain Hiker, Mountain Biker, whilst also coaching ECB junior cricket and refereeing FA junior football matches for his son’s teams.

 

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