Welcome to "A Sommelier's Insight," the podcast that decants the world of wine, service and other beverages, brought to you by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, in partnership with ASI Magazine. Here, we uncork the secrets of the trade, offering a rare blend of stories, expertise, and passion directly from the lips of the world's leading sommeliers and distinguished guests. Each episode we provide listeners with insider knowledge on hospitality and sommellerie.Join us as we traverse vineyards, explore the bustling backrooms of the world's finest restaurants, and dive into the cellars where history is bottled. "A Sommelier's Insight" is not just about the wine; it's about the stories behind the label, the evolution of taste, and the art and science of hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, this podcast will enrich your understanding and spark your passion for the world of wine and beyond. Let's raise our glasses to the journey ahead. Welcome to "A Sommelier's Insight". hosted by ASI Magazine Editor, Mark DeWolf.
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Welcome to "A Sommelier's Insight," the podcast that decants the world of wine, service and other beverages, brought to you by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, in partnership with ASI Magazine. Here, we uncork the secrets of the trade, offering a rare blend of stories, expertise, and passion directly from the lips of the world's leading sommeliers and distinguished guests. Each episode we provide listeners with insider knowledge on hospitality and sommellerie.Join us as we traverse vineyards, explore the bustling backrooms of the world's finest restaurants, and dive into the cellars where history is bottled. "A Sommelier's Insight" is not just about the wine; it's about the stories behind the label, the evolution of taste, and the art and science of hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, this podcast will enrich your understanding and spark your passion for the world of wine and beyond. Let's raise our glasses to the journey ahead. Welcome to "A Sommelier's Insight". hosted by ASI Magazine Editor, Mark DeWolf.
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Recent Episodes
July 26, 2026
What's Behind Bootcamp with Gerald Lu (Part 2 of 2)
In this edition of A Sommelier's Insight host Mark DeWolf is joined by Gerald Lu, President of the Sommelier Association of Singapore, to discuss what it meant for Singapore to host the ASI Bootcamp Asia & Pacific. Since its launch in 2021, ASI Bootcamp has become one of the association's most important educational initiatives bringing together emerging sommeliers for three intensive days of world-class masterclasses, practical workshops, and mentorship designed to raise standards across the profession.<br /><br />Hosting an event of this scale is about much more than logistics. It's an opportunity for a national association to showcase its hospitality, strengthen its local community, and inspire the next generation of sommeliers while creating lasting international connections.<br /><br />Singapore's hosting of the 2025 Bootcamp was widely recognized as a milestone, highlighting both the professionalism of the local association and its commitment to bringing the Asia-Pacific sommelier community closer together.<br /><br />In our conversation, we'll explore what the experience meant for the Sommelier Association of Singapore, why other national associations should consider bringing educational events like Bootcamp to their own countries, and how investments in education today can shape stronger associations, better sommeliers, and a more connected global wine community for years to come.
July 18, 2026
What's Behind ASI Bootcamp with Piotr Kamecki
Over the past decade, the role of the sommelier has evolved dramatically. While competitions continue to celebrate the very best, one question has become increasingly important: How do we ensure the next generation has the opportunity to get there? That's the question at the heart of this podcast.<br /><br />Piotr Kamecki, Vice-President of Europe for the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) is one of the driving forces behind ASI Bootcamp, one of the organization's most ambitious educational initiatives. Created to nurture promising young sommeliers from around the world, Bootcamp goes far beyond technical training. It brings together talented professionals from vastly different cultures and wine markets, encouraging collaboration, mentorship, and the exchange of ideas that strengthen the global sommelier community.<br /><br />Since its inception, the programme has already begun to demonstrate its impact. Alumni have gone on to win national championships, stand on the podium at continental competitions, and qualify for the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest. But perhaps its greatest achievement is less tangible: creating an international network of young professionals who learn from one another and return home better equipped to elevate sommellerie in their own countries.<br /><br />In this first of a two-part series, Piotr shares the story behind ASI Bootcamp including how the idea was born, why ASI chose to invest so heavily in education, and what success looks like for a programme designed not simply to produce better competitors, but better sommeliers.<br /><br />Whether you're preparing for competition, mentoring young professionals, or simply passionate about the future of wine service, I think you'll find plenty to take away from this conversation.
June 24, 2026
The Vinho Verde Evolution with Tiago Macena
r decades, Vinho Verde was viewed through a remarkably simple lens. Fresh, light, affordable and often with a touch of spritz, it became one of Portugal's most recognisable wine exports and a favourite introduction to Portuguese wine for consumers around the world.Today, however, the region is telling a far more complex and compelling story.Stretching across Portugal's verdant northwest, Vinho Verde has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Producers have increasingly shifted their focus towards varietal expression, sub-regional identity and site-specific wines. Indigenous grapes such as Alvarinho, Loureiro and Avesso are no longer viewed simply as components of a regional blend but as distinct voices capable of expressing place, personality and remarkable quality. At the same time, changes in viticulture, winemaking and market expectations have expanded perceptions of what Vinho Verde can be.The result is a region that is producing some of the most exciting and dynamic white wines in Europe. Alongside the fresh, approachable styles that helped establish its reputation, consumers and sommeliers are now discovering age-worthy wines, terroir-driven bottlings and increasingly nuanced expressions that challenge long-held assumptions about the category.To explore this evolution, ASI sat down with Tiago Macena one of Portugal's leading winemakers, wine communicatorsand educators. We discussed the forces that have shaped Vinho Verde's transformation, the growing importance of its sub-regions and indigenous grape varieties, and why the region has become one of the most exciting sources of white wine in the world today.
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