Calling All Young Sommeliers

The Canadian Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs invites candidates to participate in the

2026 CANADIAN NATIONAL Jeunes Sommeliers Competition

Eligibility The Jeunes Sommeliers Competition is open to any qualified individual who:
– Has an interest in the wine and crafted beverage industry
– Is at least 21 (twenty-one) years old and not more than 28 (twenty-eight) October 21, 2026.

Further information about the competition and application forms are available on the Young Sommeliers link on the Chaîne Calgary website: Registration Form

Or Contact Llyn Strelau Vice-Echanson, Calgary Bailliage vice.echansonyyc@gmail.com

The Canadian written examination will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 In person in Calgary and with Proctors in other Canadian cities The six top-scorers will compete in the final stages on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

A few words from Peter Smolarz Canada’s 2015 competitor in Adelaide Australia “Come and compete against the world’s best young sommeliers, have the amazing opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage and test yourself in tasting, Service and theory. Have the honour of being part of an amazing competition where you will have the opportunity to taste and learn in a group beyond any level found locally. A great opportunity to see what it takes to become a great sommelier and to see if you have the ability to crack the top three, and to be tested and interact with Master Sommeliers and local vintners. If anything it is an amazing chance to further knowledge and ability, come and become Canada’s first champion.”