ABOUT
Rachael Niall is a certified-Sommelier, former bar owner, wine judge, non-alcoholic drinks specialist, word wizard, dreamer, doer with 20+ years of industry experience.
She has been self-employed for 10 years, previously working for wineries, restaurants and quality wine and liquor stores.
Like many people in the food and beverage realm, Rachael has travelled a lot and worked with wine in Perth, London, Sydney and Hobart.
Using a blend of consulting, coaching and mentorship, she supports passionate food, beverage and hospitality professionals to take care of their business and themselves.
Rachael is privileged to work and play in Boorloo (Perth). She acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this boodja, the Whadjuk Noongar people; past, present and future.
FUN FACTS ABOUT RACHAEL NIALL
Hosted Australia’s first official Pet-Nat Party in 2015.
Her bar, Budburst was awarded Runner Up for Gourmet Traveller Best New Wine List in Australia. It was the first wine list she had written.
Bungee-jumped in Lake Taupo, in the rain, age 14.
Embraces the woo… astrology, star families, lunar cycles, biodynamic calendar - loves it!
Is passionate about sustainability, innovation and connection.
Wants to create a commune for kind and magical entrepreneurial spirits, maybe in Denmark WA…
and build a cabin and have a highland cow and a nice veggie garden.
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for some kind words about me and photos of me at work, keep scrolling
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Tomorrow on Tap
WAGFG Wine Panel
Hosting a pinot noir masterclass at Truffle Kerfuffle
Taking part in a debate about non-alcoholic beverages at Melbourne Cocktail Symposium
‘Niall has obviously attained more than just a good palate.
From the drinks repertoire, to the small plates, to a team that know the business, she’s on the money.’
- MAX BREARLEY | TIMEOUT MAGAZINE
‘Have a chat with Rachael and she’ll guide
you in the right direction to suit your tastes.
Prepare to have your preconceptions
(of non-alcoholic drinks)
challenged in the most delicious of ways.’
- PAUL | THE CITY LANE
‘It’s hard to believe this is the first venture of owner/sommelier Rachael Niall.
When it comes to wine, Budburst has become the go-to spot for obscure,
natural-leaning Western Australian labels.'
- CHRISTINA PICKARD | WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE
'Tiny’s Liquor Emporium puts the focus squarely on interesting vino.
But while the store’s inventory [curated by manager, Rachael Niall]
features plenty of things not commonly found in Perth –
think Californian chenin blanc, rare skin-contact whites
and Serbian wine - expect some familiar labels, too.’
- MAX VEENHUYZEN | BROADSHEET