ASI Champions: a strong presence at Vinexpo

ASI Champions: a strong presence at Vinexpo

Several of the world’s best sommeliers were present at Vinexpo, held in Bordeaux earlier in May, to share their knowledge and challenge wine professionals in various ways. Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier of the World 2000, led a master class on Indigenous Grape...
Africa, breaking out on the Sommelier world stage

Africa, breaking out on the Sommelier world stage

The sommelier profession is constantly gaining ground everywhere around the world, and Africa is no exception. Three associations are growing and becoming more active, and encouraging new ones to emerge as well – a fairly rapid development if you consider that the...
A week of discovery in Antwerp

A week of discovery in Antwerp

Thanks to the hard work by the Belgian organizing committee, everyone who took part in the 2019 ASI Best Sommelier of the World contest had a great opportunity to discover Antwerp’s eclectic mix of history and modern character in everything from architecture to food...
Impressions from the competition

Impressions from the competition

For one winner, in this latest Best Sommelier of the World contest, there are 65 candidates who don’t make it there. Impressions and reactions from the semi-finalists and other candidates are quite a mix, from thrill to disappointment. But everyone who participated...