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Julie Dupouy

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Born and raised in South-West France, Julie discovered wine early and trained in sommellerie at the Lycée de Nérac. Over more than two decades she built an international career in hospitality and wine, making Ireland her home and representing it on the world stage. An entrepreneur and educator as well as a competitor, she founded SommNinja to share her knowledge with the next generation of wine professionals. Julie joins the Bottles team bringing world-class tasting expertise, an international reputation and a deep commitment to excellence in everything she does.

Accolades: 3rd Best Sommelier in the World — ASI, Mendoza 2016 (bronze); 7th Best Sommelier in Europe; ASI, Vienna 2017; 8th Best Sommelier in the World ; ASI, Antwerp 2019; Best Sommelier in Ireland (IGS) -2012, 2016, 2018.

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WSET Diploma with Merit

WSET Diploma

WSET Sake Level 3 with Distinction

WSET Level 3

International Sake Association

Sake Educator Certification

Dublin Business School

Certificate in Digital Marketing Level 7

Lycée de Nérac

Mention Complémentaire Sommellerie

Member sinceJune 2026

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