by Claire MONNIER | 10 Nov 2021 | ASI News
At an awards ceremeny held on October 7th, the 2021 Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships were awarded to Angela Elizabeth Scott from the USA and Dr Erna Blancquaert from South Africa. Jancis Robinson MW, on behalf of the Judging Panel, commented: “The wine world is...
by Claire MONNIER | 10 Nov 2021 | ASI News
In 2015, from November 4 to 7, Hong Kong hosted the ASI Contest of the Best Sommelier of Asia & Oceania. A superb competition won by Hiroshi Ishida and a memorable stay concocted by the Hong Kong Association chaired by Nelson Chow. Michèle Aström Chantôme asked...
by Claire MONNIER | 10 Nov 2021 | ASI News
Jeremy Ellis and Christophe Heynen may be located half a world away from each other, but the sommelier and Master of Wine share a commitment to our environment. Ellis is a mainstay of the New Zealand hospitality sector, starting is sommelier career in the late 1990s...
by Claire MONNIER | 10 Nov 2021 | ASI News
Since joining ASI as a Gold Partner California Wine have been active partners in promoting not only California, but the organization’s commitment to be leaders in diversity, education and sustainability on a global wine stage. With close to 4,000 wineries and close to...
by Claire MONNIER | 10 Nov 2021 | ASI News
Miguel Torres Maczassek is a member of the fifth generation of the world-renowned Torres wine family. Trained in both business (ESADE in Barcelona) and oenology (Tarragona University) Miguel Torres Maczassek took on the title of general manager of Torres Group in...
by Claire MONNIER | 10 Nov 2021 | ASI News
The countdown is on for the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa in Cyprus for what has been one of the most anticipated sommelier contests in memory. The twice rescheduled event is now a mere week away. The event has long been under the stewardship of...
