by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
The Japan Sommelier Association began its life in January 1969 as the “Beverage Sales Promotion Study Group (BMRG).” 2019 marked the organization’s 50th anniversary with a party held on 30 March at the Tokyo International Forum. Many familiar faces were on hand to...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
The image of the professional sommelier has long been built on the ideal of experience. Long years of working with wines and service were seen as the sole way to build a peak mix of practice and theory. Several statistics suggest that this image is changing. Our...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI Newsletter
“Play it once, Sam. For old times’ sake”, asks the beautiful Ilsa Lund in Rick’s Café. Casablanca is without a doubt one of the greatest films ever made — and perhaps the best drinks movie in history too — but what makes it remain a classic almost eighty...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI Partners
Sommeliers International magazine will be supporting an event on October 7 in Reims to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ASI. ASI members can look forward to a high-level tasting featuring exceptional champagnes, wines and spirits. There will also be a series of...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI Partners
ViniPortugal is holding a series of educational events in Asia for wine professionals and wine lovers. The first stop is Seoul, South Korea on June 16 for an Intermediate Level Wines of 94Portugal Academy. Followed by a Wines of Portugal Grand Wine Tasting in Seoul on...