by Claire MONNIER | 16 Dec 2021 | ASI News
Ronald Binati, President of SOMLAY, the Malaysian sommelier association, is pleased to announce Peter Teng as the winner of the Malaysia Best Sommelier Champion 2021. Mr. Teng was crowned champion after a 2-day competition held on November 24th and 25th in Kuala...
by Claire MONNIER | 16 Dec 2021 | ASI News
The Monegasque Sommeliers Association held its twenty-ninth prestigious Gala on Friday December 3, 2021 in the salons of the Méridien Beach Plaza in Monte-Carlo, in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The dinner, a tribute to Auguste Escoffier, brought...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Dec 2021 | ASI News
ASI made a bold statement last year. 2021 was to be the “Year of the Sommelier”. In hindsight, suggesting a year plagued with the continued unsureness of a global pandemic to be our year might have been brash. While COVID placed continued strain on our industry,...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Dec 2021 | ASI News
Hosting an event such as the recently held ASI Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa in Cyprus takes a monumental effort from dozens of ASI board members, staff, and volunteers. Without their effort these events could not exist. As part of our commitment to showcase...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Dec 2021 | ASI News
Salvatore Castano recently earned the title of ASI Best Sommelier Europe & Africa, besting a group of talented sommeliers in the process. Yet despite being the just the 14th person to achieve the title, Castano’s humility continues to resonate. It was Castano’s...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Dec 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
Through its extensive research program, Vinventions has developed a unique understanding on oxygen management and its pivotal role in shaping wine’s sensory profile and shelf-life.. Proper oxygen management strategies are essential in helping winemakers deliver the...