Adam Michocki

The Climb

Service-floor precision and cellar discipline define the early path here: Adam Michocki moved through Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, The Glasshouse, and The Man behind the Curtain as Head Sommelier, building the sort of technical steadiness that holds up in exacting rooms. Each post added to a method shaped by attention, timing, and the ability to keep wine service clear under pressure. That progression matters in sommelier work because the job is never only about bottles. It is also about reading the room, setting pace, and matching recommendation to table. In Michocki’s case, those years built a reputation for sharp wine knowledge and the kind of composure that lets guests feel guided without being overmanaged.

Today

At Central Wines, Adam Michocki works as Head Sommelier, a role that asks for both range and restraint: technical confidence, plus the ability to communicate it plainly. His own words point to the energy he brings to the trade — “What a privilege to be part of this!” — and to the practical side of the job, where sharing knowledge is part of the brief. That same outlook carries into his work on Polish wines. Michocki frames the category as something to be introduced, discussed, and widened in reach, inviting others in with Janina Doyle: “Want to find out about Polish wines? Join the industry legend Janina Doyle and myself in spreading the love about Polish wines.”

In Their Words “Want to find out about Polish wines? Join the industry legend Janina Doyle and myself in spreading the love about Polish wines.” “What a privilege to be part of this!”

Recognition

Poland's Sommelier Champion is the recognition attached to Adam Michocki, and it fits a profile built around discipline rather than ornament. The title signals the standard expected of the trade at that level: command of the subject, consistency in service, and enough authority to carry the category forward in public. For Michocki, that distinction sits alongside a practical, service-led approach and a clear commitment to Polish wines.