TESTIMONIALS

March, 2021
[Sommelier for Wedding Event]

“Ben, I didn’t really catch you at the end of the night. I wanted to thank you for everything.
You were a triumph!! The wines were beautifully prepared and presented, and it made my night so much easier. Everything ran like clockwork. Just brilliant Ben!"

Professor Ross Menzies
Graduate School of Health UTS
Associate Editor, Behaviour Change
Treasurer, WCCBT
President and Convenor, 8th WCBCT

Huon Hooke, The Real Review (27 April, 2017)

“…Ben Moechtar, a highly respected … Sydney sommelier…”

Aluvion Vineyards, Mendoza-Argentina (20 July, 2015)

“Ben Moechtar’s [Delicado Foods + Wines] Spanish tapas restaurant, deli and bottle shop could easily be in Barcelona…or Buenos Aires for that matter. First, the relaxed, social environment and the food are fantastic. And as one of the most highly qualified and knowledgeable sommeliers in Australia, Ben has amassed an eclectic collection of wines from Spain, as well as other parts of the world.”

Delicious. Eat Out – Redfern’s Misfits (27 September, 2017)

“…proficient industry pro Ben Moechtar”

June, 2021

“The wines last night were SO good – will definitely be out sourcing some of them soon.”

[Wine Club presentation and tasting, South African Wines]

Lucy Hunt
Director, People & Culture
ROKT

Helen Greenwood, Sydney Morning Herald (19 June, 2012)

“…Moechtar still has his credentials as a wine palate, having headed up Sommeliers Australia for five years, consulting on restaurants’ wine lists and studying for his [Court of Master Sommeliers] Advanced sommelier’s certificate’."

TimeOut Sydney – Delicado Foods (24 January, 2014)

“Ably led by sommelier and wine journalist Ben Moechtar, Delicado deserves attention for its brilliantly focused wine list, superb tapas menu and a smart yet casual ambience… Moechtar seems omnipresent; a warm host who happily takes his wine bar patrons on vinous journeys from the textured whites of Yecla, to spicy reds of Navarra. Atmospheric, fine-tuned yet casual, Delicado is a real asset to wine bar enthusiasts of Sydney.”

Gourmet Traveller (11 February, 2009)

“Respected sommelier Ben Moechtar opened this dine/drink space to pay respect to his twin passions: fine wine and Spanish culinary culture.”

LINKEDIN TESTIMONIALS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-moechtar-4a898b4b/

“I find Benjamin to be of calm, collective, productive, people orientated individual who naturally commanded attention with his neutral approach in all matters he addressed which I think is a great natural asset in our industry.”

Teza Thane
(Food and Beverage Consultant, 27 November 2016)

“Unbelievable mentor for wine knowledge.”

Daniel Jones
(Senior Finance Analyst at Scentre Group, 27 May, 2013)

“Ben is very knowledgable in all aspects of wine and wine service. Further he is personable and a confident communicator.”

Sasa Savic
(Area Business Manager at Casama Group, 16 April, 2013)

“Ben’s knowledge and passion for wine is beyond most in our industry, I have learnt everything I know from him and continue to do so every time we catch up. for those wanting to learn, Ben’s unique way of teaching is inspirational and insightful and always a lot of fun.”

Samuel Smith
(CEO Like Minded Drinkers, 12 April, 2013)