Adam Pawlowski

The Climb

Polish by background, Adam Pawlowski built his reputation in wine service through repetition, standards, and floor discipline. At Northcote, a Michelin starred establishment in the North-West of England, he worked as a sommelier for 6 years, leading a very talented team of sommeliers while managing one of the best wine lists in the country. That combination — list management, team leadership, and service under pressure — is the base of the work that followed. Since 2014, Pawlowski has worked across consulting, education, and judging, extending sommelier practice beyond the dining room. He serves as a tutor, examiner, and Board member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, roles that sit close to standards, assessment, and training.

Today

Today, Adam Pawlowski’s work is defined by the professional side of wine: teaching it, testing it, and applying it in service. As a tutor, examiner, and Board member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, he works inside an institution built around precision and consistency. His role as judge of the Decanter Wine Awards and his membership in the Polish Sommelier Association keep him active in both international evaluation and his national trade community. The field he works in is broad, but his reference points remain practical: tasting, service, and people who take the work seriously.

Career - Wine consultant, educator, and expert (2014–present) - Tutor, examiner, and Board member — Court of Master Sommeliers - Judge of the Decanter Wine Awards — Decanter Wine Awards - Responsibility for wine selection and front-of-house service — Ed Red, Krakow and Warsaw - Sommelier — Northcote, North-West of England

Signature

Wine list curation is the clearest thread in Pawlowski’s work. It is a technical task, but also an editorial one: building structure, keeping balance, and making sure the list serves the room rather than just the cellar. Through Northcote, Ed Red, and his wider consulting and teaching roles, Adam Pawlowski has kept that part of the trade central.

In Their Words “My inspiration comes from traveling, eating, drinking and working with passion driven people.” “Wine and food is a hobby that has become my full time job and my true passion.”

Recognition

Adam Pawlowski has received Polish Best Sommelier (2014). Adam's honors include Master Sommelier (2014), a marker of established technical standing in the field. It sits alongside his work as a tutor, examiner, judge, and board member, all of which point to the same thing: sustained involvement with the standards and practice of wine service.

FAQ What is Adam Pawlowski's current role? As of 2026, Adam Pawlowski is tutor, examiner, and board member of the Court of Master Sommeliers. Where did Adam Pawlowski work before? Adam Pawlowski's earlier career included Northcote. What recognition has Adam Pawlowski received? Master Sommelier (2014).