How can you help those affected by the devastating floods in Germany?
The recent flooding in Germany has been devastating to the wine producers of the Ahr Valley. The deluge of water has carried away barrels, wine bottles, and machines, thus…
Sommelier Association of Malaysia announces new President
Ronald Binati was voted as President and a new Board of Committee elected for the Sommelier Association of Malaysia (Somlay). The announcement made as part of their Annual General…
Labelling changes on the way for Chianti Classico
One of Tuscany’s biggest wine regions has committed to only using Italian grape varieties in its top wines and these wines will come with specific designation on the labels….
Pairing Beyond the Grape
The sommeliers pairing toolkit has long extended beyond vinous boundaries but now the choices and selections available are nearly endless. With the sommelier community embracing beer, sake, cider, spirits, cocktails,…
Size…and Shape…Matter: An interview with Chef&Sommelier brand ambassador Julia Scavo
For anyone familiar with ASI sommelier contests, Julia Scavo needs no introduction. The Romanian born sommelier has represented her home country admirably over the years at ASI competitions. Not surprising…
The High-Water Mark: Sommelier Ciro Fontanesi on the importance of water
ASI: For many people, the idea of a water sommelier is a difficult one to imagine. What exactly is a water sommelier and why is it important? Ciro: I think…
Remember when… in July 2014 at ASI in Champagne
Remember July 2014 in Champagne. It was the 45th anniversary of the ASI, celebrated at Les Crayères in Reims and the holding of an Extraordinary General Assembly to revise our…
ASI General Assembly Embraces New Technology
The ASI General Assembly was conducted earlier this month (July 3-4). The event held in Mainz, Germany was conducted as a hybrid live and online meeting recognizing the continued challenges…
SommelierS International: The new issue of SommelierS International has just been released!
Inside you will find: a Wine Tour in the Bordeaux vineyards with Paz Levinson, Head Executive Sommelier of the Anne Sophie Pic establishments, several times Best Sommelier of Argentina and…
VINVENTIONS
At Vinventions, our mission is to help winemakers ensure that their wine presents as intended and to do so in a fully sustainable way. Please join us as we create…