by dev855asiv2 | 26 Mar 2020 | ASI News
The Guide Michelin Switzerland event to honor new and existing starred restaurants in that country included a distinct ASI twist: Marc Almert, the ASI’s 2019 Best Sommelier of the World, will need some more room in his trophy case. As one of four special awards for...
by dev855asiv2 | 26 Mar 2020 | ASI News
Lise Donier-Meroz, sommelier at England’s two-star L’Enclume restaurant, has been announced as winner of the inaugural Gérard Basset Travel Bursary. The award was established in honor of the legendary French/British sommelier, with guests at the Feb. 1 award ceremony...
by dev855asiv2 | 26 Mar 2020 | ASI News
It’s important to have friends you can trust — whether you’re a person or a business. It’s no different for the ASI, which works closely with certain selected partners. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work in making these relationships move smoothly, so this...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Feb 2020 | ASI News, Contests
Preparations are in full swing for one of the most prestigious events on the ASI calendar: the Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa contest. Georgios Kassianos, President of the host nation’s Cyprus Sommeliers Association, expects 40 candidates from as many as 40...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Feb 2020 | ASI News
The Slovenian Sommelier Association understands that a digital era deserves a digital presence. Its new website, which was unveiled at the start of the year, focuses on open- source technology to improve the flow of communication. This includes of course the latest...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Feb 2020 | ASI News, National competitions
Francesco Marzola, already holder of the Best Sommelier of the Nordic 2018 title, has added another trophy to his collection: Best Sommelier of Norway 2020. The victory represented the culmination of a long competitive growth process: “With two second places and two...