The head sommelier at the Atlantic Hotel has again been recognised among the UK’s Top 100 Sommeliers.
Alexandru Dan claimed 40th place in the 2026 iteration of the prestigious list, compiled by leading industry body Sommelier Edit.
The standard across the industry continues to rise, so retaining a place in the rankings means a great deal
Atlantic hotel Head Sommelier Alexandru Dan
It marks his third consecutive appearance within the annual rankings, following a rigorous assessment process that considers professional experience, seniority, qualifications and industry achievements.
This year, finalists also underwent an interview designed to test their expertise.
Mr Dan, who is also a three-time Best Romanian Sommelier, attended the awards ceremony at The Dorchester in London.
He said it was “an honour” to have been recognised again, adding that: “The standard across the industry continues to rise, so retaining a place in the rankings means a great deal.”
Alexandru’s knowledge, passion and commitment to excellence have helped establish one of the finest wine programmes in the British Isles
Atlantic Hotel owner Patrick Burke
Mr Dan oversees one of the Channel Islands’ most extensive wine collections, with a carefully curated list of more than 480 wines designed to complement the award-winning cuisine at the Ocean Restaurant.
Atlantic Hotel owner Patrick Burke described the sommelier’s recent achievement as “remarkable”.
He said: “Alexandru’s knowledge, passion and commitment to excellence have helped establish one of the finest wine programmes in the British Isles, enhancing the exceptional dining experience our guests enjoy at Ocean Restaurant.”
