by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
With the 2000 maiden vintage of the Ken Forrester FMC, pioneering winemaker Ken Forrester was committed to producing the pinnacle of what he considers to be the finest expression of this variety – an iconic Chenin Blanc and a challenge to the world. The newly released...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
After more than 30 years recovering ancestral varietals, we have managed to identify small oenological gems capable of adapting to climate change. It is exciting when, finally, after so many years studying and getting to know these varietals little by little, we...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News
Henrik Dahl Jahnsen is once again the holder of the title of Norway’s Best Sommelier. In a competition held earlier this month, Mr. Dahl Jahnsen reclaimed his title. Of his victory Dahl Jahnsen says “it was immensely satisfying, yet somewhat surreal. It truly...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News
The New Zealand Sommelier Association announce the date of the 2021 New Zealand Sommelier of the Year Competition as Sunday August 1st and have auspiciously paired this day with their new National Wine Tasting Competition. This year association will offer one round of...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Jun 2021 | ASI News
On March 20, 2021, the Russian Sommelier Association held the 20th Anniversary Sommelier Competition for the title of “Best Sommelier in Russia.” Exactly 100 sommeliers from 25 cities around our country took part in the competition, which was held...