Wataru Iwata, ASI Asia & Pacific Best Sommelier

Wataru Iwata, ASI Asia & Pacific Best Sommelier

Aiming for the world title Recently crowned Best Sommelier of Asia and Oceania, 29 year-old Wataru Iwata lives in Kyoto, Japan, where he works as a sommelier in Wine Bar Cave de K. Wataru passed his ASI Sommelier Diploma in 2016, and then went on to win the title of...
A growing global community of Sommeliers

A growing global community of Sommeliers

I had the pleasure of being in Kyoto, Japan, for the last major ASI event of 2018, the 4th edition of the Best Sommelier of Asia and Oceania competition. The competition was a resounding success, and our deepest gratitude goes to the Japanese Sommelier Association,...
Vinexpo: Meet the world, and experience WOW!

Vinexpo: Meet the world, and experience WOW!

Vinexpo Bordeaux is an unmissable springboard onto the international scene, exclusively for wine and spirits professionals, taking place on May 13-16, 2019 at the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre. The event will retain its lively format over the four days, punctuated by...
Sommeliers International: News and tastings

Sommeliers International: News and tastings

Got news? There’s room for them in Sommeliers International magazine. ASI members are warmly encouraged to send activity and news about their association for publication. The next issues will be published in December and March, with a Special Vinexpo issue also...