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The event took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 7 to 10, 2025. For four days, the Malaysian capital became the epicenter of Asian sommellerie, hosting the prestigious ASI Best Sommelier of Asia & Oceania competition. The gathering drew a diverse audience – presidents of ASI member associations, partners, sommeliers from across the region, and wine enthusiasts – all united in celebrating the excellence and future of a profession on the rise in this part of the world. As in every ASI competition, the first highlight came with the announcement of the semi-finalists. Seven... Read more
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If there are people enthusiastic about their profession, Emanuele Balestra is undoubtedly one of them. Now the master mixologist at the bar of Fouquet's at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes...
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On March 18, 2024, Xavier Thuizat, head sommelier of the Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, and Sommelier Rosewood Europe, was awarded the prestigious Sommelier Award from the Michelin Guide....
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Taylor’s If "First Growth" existed in PortoAn independent house since its foundation by Job Beardsley in 1692, Taylor's is one of the most renowned producers with its serious vintages, yet...
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Six months after his election as the president of the UDSF, the MOF 2007 confirmed the dynamism of his board and various commissions. An overview of the first board meeting organized by the...
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Created in January 2021 in homage to the great man that Gerard Basset was, ASI Best Sommelier of Europe 1996 and ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2010, the Gerard Basset Foundation passes on, through...
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The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale membership gathered in Helsinki, Finland, at the beginning of july, to vote on a new board and discuss plans for future development of the profession...