ASI launches BOOTCAMP

Paris, France. The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI, asi.info) – in its continuing effort to transition from a contest-focused association – has announced the launch of ASI BOOTCAMP 2021. The … Continued

Spotlight on: Curly Haslam-Coates

Name: Curly Haslam-Coates. I am: Wine Educator and Tasmanian Ambassador at Vintage Tasmania. I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group: because I can’t complain if I’m not willing to … Continued

Spotlight on: Meira Harel

Name: Meira Harel I am: Sommelier, wine consultant and Co-Founder of GROW Assembly. I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: Turn words into action. Our community is in … Continued

Spotlight on: Bridget Raffal

Name: Bridget Raffal I am: Sommelier at Where’s Nick Wine Bar I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: I’d like to make the industry as a whole a … Continued

Spotlight on: Chris Crawford

Name: Chris Crawford I am: Group General Manager Beverage – Crown Resorts I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: As a representative of the hospitality industry, I feel … Continued

ASI welcomes 38 new Diploma Graduates

On Tuesday 9 March 2021, 12 ASI member nations* hosted the ‘International ASI Sommelier Diploma’ certification exam, and it is with great pleasure ASI announces 38 new ASI Diploma graduates! … Continued

Spotlight on: Zoe Brunton

Name: Zoe Brunton I am: Head Sommelier at Monopole, Sydney I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: I joined the D&I Working Group because I think there is … Continued

Spotlight on: Lisa Cardelli

Name: Lisa Cardelli I am: Victoria Sales Manager, Terroir Selections I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group: Because I’m sick and tired of racism, sexual discrimination and misconduct, exclusion… … Continued

Spotlight on: Rod Hunt

Name: Rod Hunt I am: Wine Enthusiast and student – mid-way through my DipWSET at PWS.In my non-wine time I’m a Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Monash University, and have … Continued

Spotlight on: Sarah Andrew

Name: Sarah Andrew DipWSET (Honours) I am: WSET Business Development Manager, Australia & New Zealand I joined the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group to: To be accountable and strive for … Continued