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From the Kitchen to ASI Best Sommelier of the World
Larsson’s discovery of wine eventually led him onto the competition stage. After being named Best Sommelier of Sweden three consecutive times and Best Sommelier of Scandinavia, he first rose to the podium on the world stage when he became ASI Best Sommelier of Europe in 2004. Three years later, in Rhodes, Greece, he reached the…
World’s Biggest Sake Fair this June in Japan
Did you know the largest sake event in Japan – and the…
Future of Wine Education with GuildSomm
A conversation with Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director of GuildSomm Wine education is…
Dutch Guild of Sommeliers Appoints New Board
Job Seuren assumes leadership role At a well-attended members’ meeting in Den…
Educating the Palate: Inside the Wines of Portugal Academy
When Sofia Salvador joined ViniPortugal nearly 14 years ago, the world of…
Commemorative Edition of Tasting Victory Released
The life, legacy, and enduring humanity of Gérard Basset Few figures in…
An Iranian Woman’s Journey into Sommellerie
Rediscovering Persian wine culture with Samira Kakh Samira Kakh was born and…
Why Moderation Matters: our relations with alcohol
A conversation with Nadia Frittella, Secretary General of Wine in Moderation As…
News from our Members in February
Putu Egi Krisnawan Crowned Best of Indonesia The Indonesia Sommelier Association (ISA)…
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…
