Emma Farrelly

Emma Farrelly

For over 20 years, Emma’s passion for the wine industry has produced award-winning wine lists across top venues in Perth.

As Director of Wine for the State Buildings & Como The Treasury, Emma’s invaluable insights and industry-wide network enables her to curate unique wine lists and wine events for each of the award-winning restaurants at the State Buildings, including Wildflower, Long Chim, Post, Petition Kitchen and Wine Merchant. Emma also creates world-class experiences for the guests of the 48 room luxury hotel.

For two years whilst in her early 20’s, Emma studied under the guidance of Dr Steve Charters, Master of Wine. Since then, Emma has worked as a Sommelier and consulted on various wine lists and menus, earning her recognition through numerous awards including Sommelier of the Year at the 2019 Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards, 2022 Wine List of the Year – WA Good Food Guide along with a number of Australian Hospitality Association.

Emma is a regular judge at various wine shows across Australia, including the below:

• WA Good Food Guide Wine Awards 2018, 2022
• Margaret River Wine Show 2020, 2021, 2022
• Swan Valley Wine Show 2020, 2021
• Australian Chenin Blanc Challenge 2020, 2021
• Southern Forests Wine Show 2022
• Drink Easy Awards 2019, 2022
• Young Gun of Wine Awards 2017, 2018, 2019

Emma reviews regularly for online wine platform Wine Pilot and is also the Perth ambassador for Star Wine List.