My Wine Adviser was born from the shared passion for wine between two friends, Kasia and Steve. With diverse backgrounds and a mutual love for the world of wine, they envisioned creating something unique and innovative in the wine industry. Combining their extensive experience and deep expertise, they have developed a range of exceptional products and services. Their goal is to elevate the wine experience for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Together, they bring a fresh and personalised approach to wine appreciation and enjoyment.
Kasia Sobiesiak
Kasia is a co-founder of My Wine Adviser, a wine consultancy firm providing brokerage services and specialising in curating wine selections for events, private cellars and remote sommelier support.
In 2013, Kasia completed a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering degree in Poland. By 2015, she began working in hospitality in Sydney, Australia, progressing through sommelier, leadership, and management roles at various restaurants. In 2019, she became a Certified Sommelier (CMS) and in 2021 she undertook the WSET Diploma in Wines, which she accomplished in 2023 with Merit.
Amid the challenges of 2020, she started her own business, developing services in wine reviewing, wine list writing, events presentation, and education. Her accomplishments include winning Australia’s Best Wine List (max 50 wines) for Bar Lucia in Potts Point at the renowned Australian Wine List Of The Year Awards 2024. In addition, Kasia has been a senior judge at multiple wine shows across Australia since 2021.
In 2022, Kasia was invited to write and review wines for one of the leading Australian online publications, The Wine Front.
In 2024 she was accepted into the prestigious Master of Wine study programme.
Steve Kushturian
Specialising in wine brokerage services, My Wine Adviser’s co-founder, Steve, runs a successful consulting firm and has extensive expertise in sourcing and supplying tailored wines for all types of events, managing private cellars, and offering personalised wine solutions.
Steve’s diverse background includes a Civil Engineering degree, holding a Mine Manager’s licence during his career managing above-ground mines. Since 1993, he has built a successful direct sales and marketing business in the personal care and wellness industry across 20+ countries, developing sales teams, and mentoring leaders.
In 2020, Steve established a wine retail and consulting company, curating bespoke wine collections and sourcing wines for customers.
Steve graduated from the WSET Diploma in Wines with Merit and Student of the Year 2022/2023 at the Sydney Wine Academy, being granted a position as an associate judge at the NSW Wine Awards in 2023. Steve was also awarded the Michael Cox Vintners’ Bursary for APAC, for his performance in the Diploma in Wines – Independent Research Assignment on wine closures. Moreover, he completed French, Italian, and Spanish Wine Scholar Guild courses with the highest honours.
In 2024 Steve was accepted into the prestigious Master of Wine study programme.
From Kasia and Steve
Our mission and vision
We believe in creating personalised and enriching wine experiences that cater to the unique tastes and preferences of each client. Our vision is to offer consultancy services to producers and the hospitality industry, as well as supporting the consumer market. Together, we strive to foster a community where wine producers feel connected, hospitality professionals are heard and enthusiasts feel understood, appreciated, and empowered to explore the world of wine with confidence and enjoyment.
Why choose us?
Our team and founders are two highly qualified individuals Kasia and Steve, both with shared skills sets with engineering backgrounds (Environmental and Civil) as part of their formal education. They have an extensive background in wine education with both having completed their WSET Diploma In Wines and possess a deep understanding of wine styles, varietals and regions globally. Kasia is a wine writer, reviewer, a wine show judge and a certified sommelier. Steve has an extensive background in the direct marketing and sales industry globally, wine retail, leadership and operational acumen. Together, their combined knowledge in wine and business creates a powerful synergy, allowing them to offer exceptional products and services while effectively navigating the complexities of the market. This expertise allows you to have confidence when putting your trust in them.
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