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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…
ASI Remembers Armand Melkonian
The passing of Armand Melkonian on April 1st marked the end of…
Douro Somm Camp
Originally recorded for A Sommelier’s Insight, the official podcast of the Association…
The Rise of ASI’s Certification Pathways
Since the launch of the ASI Diploma in 2012, the Association de…
Twin Peaks of Sommellerie
Benjamin Hasko and Doug Frost are 2 of 5 people ever to achieve both the titles of Master Sommelier and Master of Wine,
Discover Vinhos Verdes
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Diversity of the Wines of Portugal
In a small country, which is the 109th in the world in…
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…
