Bridget Raffal Panelist
With over 15 years of experience, Bridget Raffal is a respected restaurant and wine consultant, sommelier, and wine judge. She is the Vice President of Sommeliers Australia and, in 2021, co-founded Women and Revolution, a charity based on Gadigal Land in Sydney, dedicated to addressing gender inequality in the wine and hospitality industries.
A two-time recipient of the Sommelier’s Choice Award, Bridget was previously the Head Sommelier at Sixpenny, where her expertise played a key role in securing the restaurant’s prestigious third hat. Her contributions to the field were further recognized in 2023 when she was named Sommelier of the Year by the Good Food Guide.
Bridget now owns and operates the award-winning Where’s Nick Wine Bar in Marrickville, Sydney, a venue known for its thoughtful approach to wine and hospitality.
