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Emma Denney is UK Sommelier of the Year
Emma Denney, Director of Wine at Claridge’s, was crowned UK Sommelier of the Year 2026. Denney emerged victorious after one of the country’s most demanding competitions. Following two days of theory examinations, blind tastings and practical service assessments, Denney eventually bested all competitors and earned the UK’s most prestigious title in sommellerie. An Advanced Sommelier…
Sommellerie in a Drink Less, Drink Better World
The 2025 Golden Vines® Report (formerly The Gérard Basset Global Fine Wine…
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…
