Charting a course for growth

Charting a course for growth

Every business and industry faces pressure to grow. Institutions and organizations are no exception, even robust ones like the ASI that enjoy a well-defined and self-replenishing base of members. This is a good thing. Growth is healthy, when approached responsibly. So...
20/20 Vision

20/20 Vision

Ophthalmologists define 20/20 as normal vision; there are always those who see clearer and those who see worse. But what I see is an incredibly bright future for ASI in 2020…. This year sadly starts where the last one ended, with the terrible current events in...
A New President Takes the Helm in Mexico

A New President Takes the Helm in Mexico

Sommelier Miguel Ángel Cooley has been announced as the new president of the Asociación de Sommeliers Mexicanos (ASM). Gloutonnerie, a restaurant owned by Cooley in the Polanco district of Mexico City, hosted his official introduction ceremony. Cooley’s term will run...
Interview

Interview

The ASI is a family, but it is a family scattered across the world. This newsletter marks the debut of a recurring series of member interviews intended not just as a virtual “round table,” but also a platform for dialog and cultural exchange. We kick off with three...