Cyprus registration for candidates open now

Cyprus registration for candidates open now

To help our contestants and national organizations with their planning, registration has been opened up early for the next ASI Contest of the Best Sommelier Europe & Africa, to be held in Cyprus from 16 – 20 November 2020. The form can now be found below. Although...
Love Is… Being a Sommelier Today

Love Is… Being a Sommelier Today

There’s no better antidote for these unsettled times than a dose of positivity and good news.  This month we opened up on #ASIsomms and asked our readers to share with us what they love the most about the sommelier profession. From around the world, the resonance was...
Cyprus readies for BSEA and GA in November

Cyprus readies for BSEA and GA in November

Preparations are now well underway for the Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa contest, to be held from 16 – 20 November 2020 in Limassol, Cyprus. The contest is considered one of the most important on ASI’s calendar, and for good reason: of the 14 historical...
Editorial

Editorial

As many parts of the world begin stirring back to normality, I find myself thinking about a fantastic wine here in my home country of Argentina. It’s called “El Gran Enemigo,” which means ‘The Great Enemy.’ The name pays homage to the biggest battle we all face: the...
The Cheers Heard Round the World

The Cheers Heard Round the World

International Sommelier Day on June 3 was celebrated this year as never before: with a series of 3 online Zoom meetings staggered throughout the day to allow sommeliers from all corners of the globe to participate. Each session was hosted by the vice-president...