First Candidates Approved for BSEA

First Candidates Approved for BSEA

The first candidates have been approved for the upcoming Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa contest. “The Technical Committee needs to double check every candidature” to ensure compliance with the contest bylaws, says Michèle Chantôme, Coordinator of the SCC. These...
SASA welcomes 98 new junior sommeliers

SASA welcomes 98 new junior sommeliers

South Africa continues to work hard on training the next generation of sommeliers. The South Africa Sommelier Association is proud to announce 98 new SASA Level 1 Junior Sommeliers in that nation, based on exams held from February to July in Johannesburg, Cape Town,...
A New Champion Rises in Ireland

A New Champion Rises in Ireland

Taking advantage of advantageous local pandemic conditions, the Irish Sommelier Guild was able to hold a live competition on 16 August 2020 to assign the title of Best Sommelier in Ireland 2020. After an intense day of competition, Daniel Stojcic of Noble in Holywood,...
New President for Dominican Sommeliers

New President for Dominican Sommeliers

The Dominican Republic took care of internal business ahead of its national sommelier contest. Carlos Espino was named the new president of the Association of Dominican Sommeliers (ADS), serving a term from 2020-23. He replaces outgoing president Pablo Díaz.