From law to wine – and more!

From law to wine – and more!

Interview with 2018 UK Sommelier of the year – Alexandre Freguin Alexandre was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, in 1989. He began his career as an apprentice at Michelin-starred Restaurant Pierre Reboul, in Aix-en-Provence (2009-11), and has since gained...
ASI Sommelier Diploma

ASI Sommelier Diploma

The International ASI Sommelier Diploma was created in 2012 to provide a common, recognized knowledge base for sommeliers around the world. No matter where sommeliers are from, having an ASI Diploma provides recognition of their high level of skill and knowledge. In...
Best young Sommelier of Chile 2018

Best young Sommelier of Chile 2018

On July 9-10, in Santiago, 37 young sommeliers took part in the Best Young Sommelier of Chile competition organized by Escuela de Sommeliers de Chile. Well-known Chilean sommelier Ricardo Grellet reports that there were many newcomers among the participants, all...
UK Sommelier of the year 2018

UK Sommelier of the year 2018

Alexandre Freguin was crowned 2018 UK Sommelier of the Year, after an exciting and closely fought final that took place at London’s Savoy Hotel on July 16.. The head judge for the competition, organized for an amazing 39th year by the Academy of Food & Wine...