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...
by dev855asiv2 | 30 Jan 2020 | ASI News
ASI’s Best Sommelier of the World 2019 Marc Almert has joined the Education Committee. This represents a break from tradition, as past ASI world champions have typically selected to be a part of the Sommelier Contests Commission. Almert however regards his choice not...
by dev855asiv2 | 30 Jan 2020 | ASI News, National competitions
This year’s 22nd annual Bohemia Sekt Trophée – Sommelier of the Year Czech Republic competition has produced a winner: Kamil Prokeš, the owner of the Velké Němčice vineyards. At the day-long tournament, which culminated in a gala finale at the National Theatre’s New...
by dev855asiv2 | 30 Jan 2020 | ASI News, Regional competitions
The first-ever Great Steppe Sommelier Cup was held in Aktau in late October 2019. It was organised by ASI observer member the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association in cooperation with their partners. 10 candidates were invited from six different countries along the Great...
by dev855asiv2 | 30 Jan 2020 | ASI News, National competitions
The contest for Best Albanian Sommelier of 2019 took place in the Hilton Garden Inn of Tirana from 6-7 December. Nine competitors were put through a variety of practical and theoretical tests, starting with the language of the event, which was held in English. Irdi...
by dev855asiv2 | 30 Jan 2020 | ASI News
Every business and industry faces pressure to grow. Institutions and organizations are no exception, even robust ones like the ASI that enjoy a well-defined and self-replenishing base of members. This is a good thing. Growth is healthy, when approached responsibly. So...
