Cyprus continues to shine a light on its indigenous wine heritage through International Xynisteri Day, celebrated annually on May 15 and organized by Cyprus Sommelier Association (CΥ SΟMMS). As grape variety celebrations continue to gain momentum globally, International Xynisteri Day…
In this article, ASI has a ‘Nat Chat’ with Pascaline Lepeltier MS (Meilleur Ouvrier de France en Sommellerie, Best French Sommelier 2018, 4th place ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World 2023, co-owner, Chambers, New York City), Joseph DiGrigoli (Wine…
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…
