by Claire MONNIER | 15 Jul 2021 | ASI News
For anyone familiar with ASI sommelier contests, Julia Scavo needs no introduction. The Romanian born sommelier has represented her home country admirably over the years at ASI competitions. Not surprising as this highly distinguished sommelier comes from both a...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Jul 2021 | ASI News
The sommeliers pairing toolkit has long extended beyond vinous boundaries but now the choices and selections available are nearly endless. With the sommelier community embracing beer, sake, cider, spirits, cocktails, water, tea and coffee amongst other beverages there...
by Claire MONNIER | 18 Jun 2021 | ASI News
Tim Atkin is an award-winning wine writer and Master of Wine. Amongst the publications he contributes to are Decanter, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Harpers and the Drinks Business amongst other. He also is the co-chairman of the International Wine Challenge. ...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News
There are few quicker ways to start an argument in the world of wine than say the ‘t’-word: terroir. For some producers, merchants, consumers and sommeliers, the mere mention of terroir elicits an eye roll. This contingent views it as no more than a buzzword, a sales...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
In partnership with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein and Full Circle Wine Solutions, California Wines announces Capstone California, a comprehensive platform for studying California wines. The definitive resource on California wine designed by and for wine...