by dev855asiv2 | 19 Dec 2020 | ASI News
Dear Friends and Colleagues around the World, 2020 has pushed us all to rethink, reconsider, and react. And through it all, sommeliers everywhere have risen to the challenge. We have lent a helping hand to those in need and pushed ourselves to achieve greater mastery...
by dev855asiv2 | 19 Dec 2020 | ASI News
The Icelandic Sommelier Association made a set of changes to its board. After many years of dedication and hard work, Mr. Brandur Sigfússon has stepped down as president of the association. While he plans on remaining an active member of the association, his...
by dev855asiv2 | 19 Dec 2020 | ASI News
Martynas Pravilonis from Lithuania took a few minutes from his busy schedule to share a few successes and challenges in this anything-but-usual contest year. Pravilonis has over 10 years of experience in the industry and is the head sommelier at the Grand Hotel...
by dev855asiv2 | 12 Nov 2020 | ASI News
Three finalists from Jakarta & four finalists from Bali gathered on October 9 at the Wyndham Garden Kuta to settle once and for all who was Indonesia’s Best Sommelier for 2020. The event was closed to the public due to health protocols but was live-streamed on...
by dev855asiv2 | 12 Nov 2020 | ASI News
Seeking to help its members expand on their skills even during the pandemic, the Croatian Sommelier Association organized an introductory sommelier course in Italian. The ties between Croatia and Italy are many — besides sitting across from one another on the...
by dev855asiv2 | 12 Nov 2020 | ASI News
Despite the pandemic conditions, the Serbian Sommelier Association (SERSA) successfully ran a SERSA Sommelier Level 3 course. 26 candidates in all participated in the coursework and sat for the exam. Elsewhere, the Sommelier Association of Vojvodina (part of SERSA)...