The Singapore National Sommelier Competition (SNSC) is amongst the most illustrious events of Singapore's wine scene and is now in its 16th edition! To make it doubly more fun for wine lovers across the country, since 2018, the jam packed The Grape Escape wine fair has been held annually in conjunction with the SNSC - a not to be missed wine fair that will see numerous distributors and bars whip out their bottles, inviting the public to grab their tickets and join in on the action! 

Event Details

• When: Sunday, 12 October 2025
• The Grape Escape: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• SNSC Finals: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Where: PARKROYAL on Beach Road
• Expected Attendance: 400–500 wine professionals, trade partners, media and public
• Tickets: Full access passes; early-bird release on 16 July via @grapeescape.sg

The Singapore National Sommelier Competition (SNSC) is hotly watched by the wine community with its formidable influence in shaping industry professionals' careers, as well as celebrating continued excellence and promoting ever growing innovation.

Yet, the reality is that wine consumers are just as important a part of the community and hence The Grape Escape wine fair that promises that even if you aren't a sommelier, you'll still get to sip amazing wines and find great new labels.

The theme for 2025 is Progeny and Prodigies and thus emphasises the pairing of legendary winemakers with tomorrow's rising stars of the wine world - attendees should expect exclusive tastings, masterclasses and networking opportunities.

SNSC Competition Schedule & Venues

• Preliminary Round: Sunday, 24 August 2025
• Semi-Finals: Saturday, 11 October 2025
• Finals: Sunday, 12 October 2025 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at PARKROYAL on Beach Road
• For 2025, the presiding chief judge will be Kevin Lu MS.

The Grape Escape Consumer Wine Fair (Open To Public With Tickets)

• Attendees can sample dozens of curated wines and also engage directly with experts at exhibitor booths
• Features: 50+ exhibitor booths showcasing curated wine selections under the theme “Progeny and Prodigies”
• Professional tasting demonstrations by top sommeliers
• Interactive masterclasses