by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI Newsletter
“Play it once, Sam. For old times’ sake”, asks the beautiful Ilsa Lund in Rick’s Café. Casablanca is without a doubt one of the greatest films ever made — and perhaps the best drinks movie in history too — but what makes it remain a classic almost eighty...
by dev855asiv2 | 27 May 2019 | ASI Newsletter
What a year this has been, so far – and we’re not even halfway through. Last January we signed a ground breaking agreement with the wine producing province of Ningxia, in China: they became a major partner of ASI, and will host our annual meeting next year. A few days...
by dev855asiv2 | 7 Mar 2019 | ASI Newsletter, BSOW19
It’s the biggest event in the world of sommellerie, and it only happens once every three years. The Best Sommelier of the World contest will be held next week in Antwerp, Belgium, with a total of 66 sommeliers from 63 countries participating. From March 11 to March...
by dev855asiv2 | 31 Jan 2019 | ASI Newsletter
The beginning of a new year is always filled with reflection, resolutions and plans. An opportunity to aspire to more, to grow, to make dreams come true, and to remember and honor past accomplishments, in order to guide future action. Indeed, remembrance and...
by dev855asiv2 | 28 Dec 2018 | ASI Newsletter
As someone once said, how did it get so late so soon? December is well under way, and it is time to come together, to rejoice, and to reflect. It has been a very intense year for ASI, in preparation for an even more challenging year to come. Here is a quick overview...
by dev855asiv2 | 6 Nov 2018 | ASI Newsletter
I had the pleasure of being in Kyoto, Japan, for the last major ASI event of 2018, the 4th edition of the Best Sommelier of Asia and Oceania competition. The competition was a resounding success, and our deepest gratitude goes to the Japanese Sommelier Association,...
