World's Best Sommeliers' Selection 2026


WBSS is a three-day event which took place in January 2026 in the UK.

Attendees included top sommeliers and beverage directors from The World's 50 Best Restaurants, led by WBSS President Kristell Monot, Head Sommelier at Mugaritz.

Over the course of three days, wines were tasted, allowing the sommeliers to fully appreciate the unique qualities of each submission. Here, you will find the highlights and official photographs from the WBSS 2026 tasting.

The WBSS 2026 wines will be published on Wednesday 25th February 2026. Explore the 2025 selection or register your interest in submitting your wines for the 2027 selection today.

WBSS 2025 Press Releases

WBSS 2025 Global - Press Release

WBSS 2025 Europe - Press Release

WBSS 2025 South America - Press Release

WBSS 2026 Wine Evaluation

WBSS 2026 Round Table