by Claire MONNIER | 8 Oct 2021 | ASI News
When William Wouters won the presidency of the Association de la Sommellerie (ASI) in November, 2020 he did so on a promise of change. According to Wouters “I think all of us involved in the first ever ASI BOOTCAMP in Poland wrote a milestone in ASI history. With the...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
The OIV Award is a distinction set out in the OIV Rules of Procedure, granted each year by an international Jury composed of eminent personalities in the viti/vinicultural world who represent the OIV Member Countries. The Jury thus recognizes, with the OIV Award,...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
Andy O’Gorman, a pillar of Irish sommellerie, appreciated by all at ASI, has just left us, victim of cancer… Mary O’Callaghan, ex-president of the Irish association, and Andy’s friend, just sent us these few lines: “It is with deep regret that I inform you...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
Isa Bal needs few introductions as a sommelier. He has a more than 20-year career as a sommelier, notably winning the ASI Best Sommelier of Europe title in 2008 and holding the position of Head Sommelier for The Fat Duck Group for more than twelve years. In...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News
Portugal has over 250 native grape varieties to explore, along with an incredible array of clones within each of these varieties. It’s this very diversity that positions Portugal well for future climate changes and a consumer more interested in exploring new...
by Claire MONNIER | 4 Oct 2021 | ASI News, ASI Partners
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes, jewel of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation since 1880, reveals a new cuvée in 2021, « Les Chorégies » 2016. “Les Chorégies” is a tribute to the soul of Châteauneuf du Pape terroir, encapsulated in its purest form by...
