Award Of Excellence

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Sommelier of the Year 2007

This award seeks to recognise an individual who possesses an in-depth knowledge of wines, and is capable of delivering excellent wine service (salesmanship and wine recommendation) to enhance the dining experience. The nominee should have worked / was working for a Singapore-based organisation or a franchise / branch that is located in Singapore for a minimum of one year (as at the time of nomination).

Award Recipient

Desmond Loo
Au Jardin

Desmond’s training in the Food and Beverage industry has been a all-rounded one. Beginning his career as a Restaurant Supervisor at Maison de Fontaine, he moved on to Bar Stop, where he was introduced into the world of spirits as the Bar Supervisor. Finding his passion in wines, Desmond went back to school in 2003 for his Diploma in Wine. With his new knowledge in wines, he joined the famous Les Amis Group as their Sommelier in 2004. With Les Amis’ multiple award winning collection of wines, Desmond was able to hone his knowledge and bring his skills as a Sommelier to a higher level. Winning the Awards of Excellence Sommelier of the Year in 2007 would be a testament to his efforts.

Finalists

Janice Koh
Zambuca Italian Restaurant & Bar

Having graduated from the prestigious culinary academy Le Cordon Bleu Australia, Janice immediately applied what she learnt in school into her career back in Singapore. Starting off as an Assistant Sommelier with 8 on the Bay, previously a finalist for Wine List of the Year for the Awards of Excellence in 2002, Janice charmed guests with her pleasant disposition and in-depth knowledge of wines. Recognising her potential, Zambuca Italian Restaurant & Bar invited her to join them in 2003 as their Wine Sommelier. Over the past 4 years with Zambuca Italian Restaurant & Bar, Janice has proven her competency in wine by being one of the finalists for the Bodegas Torres Wine Scholarship twice in 2003 and 2005 and also as Best Sommelier during the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards in 2006.

Novalan s/o Dorasamy
Raffles Grill,
Raffles Hotel Singapore

Despite being a new face in the field of wine and dine, Novalan s/o Dorasamy is no less competent than any other sommeliers who started out earlier. The Sommelier of Raffles Grill at Raffles Hotel Singapore, Dorasamy has put his extensive knowledge of wines and food pairing to good use. An asset to the French restaurant he is presently with, he offers great potential in this hospitality industry, contributing towards the development of excellent wine service.

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