by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
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,...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
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...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
The OIV Award is a distinction set out in the OIV Rules of Procedure, granted each year by an international Jury composed of eminent personalities in the viti/vinicultural world who represent the OIV Member Countries. The Jury thus recognizes, with the OIV Award,...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
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...
by Claire MONNIER | 8 Sep 2021 | ASI News
The pandemic has reshaped the wine landscape forever. While the undulations of our vineyards remain largely intact, the change in how we interact in this world now has more peaks and valleys. For an industry, historically reliant on fostering community and building...
