Star Wine List at Wine Paris: What Are Sommeliers Looking For In 2026?

Star Wine List will host a panel discussion at Wine Paris 2026 on Tuesday, 10th February, with Founder Krister Bengtsson chatting to three top sommeliers live on-stage.

Join Star Wine List’s Krister Bengtsson at Wine Paris 2026 as he welcomes renowned sommeliers Paul Robineau MS, Pascaline Lepeltier and Pierre Vila Palleja to discuss their predictions and focuses for the world’s wine lists over the coming year.

With insights and input from the global Star Wine List network of wine professionals, this conversation will get to the heart of what sommeliers want, need and expect from 2026. And what wine lists will look like.

Details

Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Time: 17:30 – 18:30
Location: Wine Paris, Room 4 – Conferences – Hall 7.1
Seating: First come, first served – please arrive promptly to ensure your place
Discussion in English

Speakers

Krister Bengtsson (chair) – Founder and Publisher, Star Wine List
Pascaline Lepeltier – Beverage Director, Chambers, New York; Best Sommelier of France 2018
Paul Robineau MS – Wines and Spirits Director, Le Groupe Gardinier
Pierre Vila Palleja – Owner/sommelier, Le Petit Sommelier, Paris; Paris Ambassador, Star Wine List