Clint Hillery

Clint’s extensive hospitality and wine experience has seen him work with leading industry figures and within Sydney’s finest wine bars.

His passion for wine started through varied hospitality roles within the Holiday Inn Hotel Group. He was later employed as Operations Manager of Zibar, a small city wine bar where his eyes were opened to the logistical and creative side of wine and wine lists.

The defining time for Clint was during his two years at Wildfire, under the guidance of Ben Moechtar (president of the ASA). Coinciding studies at Ryde Tafe led to the completion of Clint’s Sommelier’s Certificate, an initiative of the
ASA. He was also made an associate board member of the ASA.

Clint has since acted as Executive Sommelier at Altitude Restaurant (including wine purchasing for the entire Shangria-La Hotel Sydney), Light Brigade Hotel and Verandah Wine Bar (Haritos Group), gaining praise for his interesting, and
often unpretentious, listings.

In 2005 Clint assisted in the set up and operation of Gazebo Wine Garden, achieving Bartenders “Wine Bar of the Year” within the first year of operations.

His refreshing approach to how people experience wine, and ‘non pretentious’ attitude has placed him in high esteem within the industry and from his loyal following customers.

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