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ASI Remembers Armand Melkonian
The passing of Armand Melkonian on April 1st marked the end of a chapter that few in the profession today have truly witnessed, yet all of us have inherited. In 1969, when Melkonian stood atop the podium at the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World 1969 in Brussels, the role of the sommelier was…
The Sommelier’s Table: what defined my year
As the year winds down, I find myself lingering a little longer…
The Year that Was in Sommellerie: President’s Message
As we look back on the past year, I find myself filled…
The Year 2025 in the Africa & Middle East zone
An interview with Michèle Aström Chantôme, ASI Vice-President for Africa & Middle…
Momentous Year in the Asia & Pacific Region
An interview with Saiko Tamura Soga, ASI Vice-President Asia & Pacific 2025…
Europe’s Sommelier Highlights of 2025
Europe’s sommelier community entered 2025 with a sense of momentum, cohesion and…
Road to the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World 2026
An interview with Tiago Paula, Carlos Medeiros and Constança Duarte There is…
The Year of Sommellerie in the Americas
An interview with Matias Prezioso, ASI Vice-President Americas 2025 was a defining…
