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For Restaurant Owners

World-Class Wine Lists. Without the World-Class Price Tag.

Replace $12,000/year sommelier costs with AI that curates, manages, and improves your wine list 24/7 — and helps you win AWLOTY recognition.

375+

Australian Restaurants

15+

Wine Producers

1–3

Glass AWLOTY Awards

100%

Free to List

The Problem with Traditional Wine Management

Running a restaurant is hard enough without the added complexity of managing a world-class wine program.

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Prohibitive Costs

Dedicated sommeliers command $60,000–$100,000/year. Even part-time consultants cost $500–$1,500/month for basic list management.

Time Drain

Manually researching, sourcing, and updating wine lists takes 10–20 hours per week — time better spent on operations and guests.

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AWLOTY Complexity

Meeting the strict criteria for Australian Wine List of the Year requires expertise most restaurants simply don't have in-house.

Everything You Need to Win

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AI Wine Curator

Upload your menu. Get perfectly paired wine recommendations in minutes, not weeks. Our AI understands flavor profiles, cuisine styles, and price points.

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AWLOTY Gap Analysis

Real-time scoring against official AWLOTY criteria. Know exactly what to improve before you submit your application.

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Sammie AI Chat

Ask Sammie, your AI sommelier, anything about food pairing, wine regions, or list management — available 24/7.

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Wine List Management

Keep your wine list perfectly organized, priced, and up-to-date. Track inventory, margins, and performance.

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Sommelier Marketplace

Connect with certified sommeliers for in-person events, cellar consultations, and ongoing list management.

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Producer Direct

Discover and connect with Australian wine producers for exclusive access, better pricing, and unique selections.

The Real Cost of Wine Curation in Australia

Compare your options for managing a professional wine program.

Full-Time Sommelier

$70K–$130K/yr

Total cost including super & oncosts

  • Sommelier salary: $58,400–$80,000/yr
  • Head Sommelier: $74,000–$108,000/yr
  • Limited to 1 venue
  • Leave, training, turnover costs

Freelance Consultant

$7.2K–$48K/yr

Based on $300–$1,000/day

  • Day rate: $300–$1,000/day
  • Typical: 2–4 days/month
  • Not always available
  • No ongoing management
Recommended

iSommelier + Sammie AI

$0–$299/mo

Free tier available, no lock-in

  • Free — $0/mo (listing + basic tools)
  • Starter — $49/mo (AI curation)
  • Professional — $149/mo (full suite)
  • Enterprise — $299/mo (multi-venue)

Salary data sourced from SEEK, PayScale, Indeed AU, Glassdoor AU (2025–2026). Actual costs may vary by location and experience.

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