Stockholm Crowns a New Sommelier Champion

21.04.2026

Sweden’s top sommeliers gathered in the capital on April 18–19 for the 2026 Swedish Sommelier Championship, hosted by the Swedish Sommelier Association. After two demanding days of competition, Martin Mortensen of Vinkällaren Grappe emerged as the new national champion.

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Ten candidates from across the country were put through a rigorous series of practical and theoretical challenges, including blind tastings, decanting, food and wine pairing, in-depth written exams, and high-pressure service tasks. Designed to mirror real restaurant scenarios, the competition tested not only technical expertise but also composure, decision-making, and broad product knowledge spanning wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, fruit wines, and gastronomy.

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