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
Reigning ASI Best Sommelier of the World Marc Almert will be Guest of Honor at the “Sommelier-Apéro” in Hall 18 on Monday evening of ProWein, and will be toasting to wines from Austria, Germany and Italy, as well as craft beer, Sake and Shōchū. Information in English...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Feb 2020 | ASI News
Swedish-born Arvid Rosengren was proclaimed the ASI’s Best Sommelier of the World 2016. He now directs the Wine Program at NYC’s Legacy Records restaurant and wine bar. He also serves as Director of the ASI’s Sommeliers Contests Committee, where he champions increased...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Feb 2020 | ASI News
The Irish Guild of Sommeliers has confirmed the unexpected passing of its President Oliver J. Murtagh on February 3, 2020. Murtagh was a beloved figure on both the national and international stage. Andrew O’ Gorman, Secretary Irish Guild of Sommeliers, offered this...