by Claire MONNIER | 11 Aug 2021 | ASI News
ASI has been certifying sommeliers of the highest level since 2012 with the Diploma set up by the Exam Commission headed by Giuseppe Vaccarini. The 10th session of this exam was held in March 2021. The sommeliers holding the ASI Diploma and the winners of the ASI...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Claire MONNIER | 11 Aug 2021 | ASI News
It’s been a long road to the Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa contest which after 2 postponements due to the pandemic, is finally happening this November. It’s been an arduous journey, but the resolve of the Cyprus Sommelier Association has never wavered. Cyprus...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Claire MONNIER | 11 Aug 2021 | ASI News
ASI received applications from 35 countries for its first ever ASI BOOTCAMP, scheduled for Warsaw, Poland this September. Of the applicants Piotr Kamecki ASI Vice-President Europe and host of Bootcamp says “we were absolutely delighted with the quality and diversity...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Claire MONNIER | 11 Aug 2021 | ASI News
Joseph Dhafana is a member of a team of Zimbabwe sommeliers that chose to take on the world in the sport of wine tasting. Dhafana and his teammates journey to the World Wine Tasting Championship (WWTC) was a circuitous path of improbability, passion, dedication, and...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Claire MONNIER | 11 Aug 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
  Graham’s Port has announced an innovative new ruby port, Blend Nº12, made predominately with the famous Touriga Nacional variety, which is specifically intended for the on-trade and non-traditional port drinkers.    Blend Nº12 takes its name from the fact...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Claire MONNIER | 11 Aug 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
The results* from a North American market survey, performed by SurveyMonkey in July 2021 showed that:   74 % are likely to enjoy food with wine. 58 % are likely to use an app in a restaurant or a wine shop if it offers perfect wine & dine experiences based on...