SASA welcomes 98 new junior sommeliers

SASA welcomes 98 new junior sommeliers

South Africa continues to work hard on training the next generation of sommeliers. The South Africa Sommelier Association is proud to announce 98 new SASA Level 1 Junior Sommeliers in that nation, based on exams held from February to July in Johannesburg, Cape Town,...
A New Champion Rises in Ireland

A New Champion Rises in Ireland

Taking advantage of advantageous local pandemic conditions, the Irish Sommelier Guild was able to hold a live competition on 16 August 2020 to assign the title of Best Sommelier in Ireland 2020. After an intense day of competition, Daniel Stojcic of Noble in Holywood,...
New President for Dominican Sommeliers

New President for Dominican Sommeliers

The Dominican Republic took care of internal business ahead of its national sommelier contest. Carlos Espino was named the new president of the Association of Dominican Sommeliers (ADS), serving a term from 2020-23. He replaces outgoing president Pablo Díaz.
Wines of Portugal launches online wine academy

Wines of Portugal launches online wine academy

In response to growing interest in Portuguese wines during the current pandemic, Wines of Portugal has created a “Wines of Portugal Online Education Course.” Aimed at restaurant and retail professionals as well as consumers looking to deepen their technical knowledge...
Estonia elects new Board

Estonia elects new Board

The Estonian Sommelier Association (Eesti Sommeljeede Assotsiatsioon) held its General Assembly on 11 June. To accommodate for the local health guidelines, the meeting was held partially via Zoom conference, with some members and even candidates for the Board...