Remember when…In October at ASI

Remember when…In October at ASI

From the very first evening, the tone was set. We were in traditional Japan… As we imagine the country, seen from abroad. Saiko Tamura Soga, ASI Vice President for Asia and Oceania, and co-organizer of the event with Shinya Tasaki, recalls, with Michèle Chantôme,...
NEW SOMMELIER CHAMPIONS

NEW SOMMELIER CHAMPIONS

Suvad Zlatic is Austria’s New National Sommelier Champion! In 2014, Suvad Zlatic became Best Sommelier of Austria after a tough competition. On September 14th, the Tyrolean reclaimed the coveted title and will represent Austria at both the ASI Best Sommelier of Europe...
Sad news from Ireland… RIP Andy!

Sad news from Ireland… RIP Andy!

Andy O’Gorman, a pillar of Irish sommellerie, appreciated by all at ASI, has just left us, victim of cancer… Mary O’Callaghan, ex-president of the Irish association, and Andy’s friend, just sent us these few lines: “It is with deep regret that I inform you...