ASI: A Sommelier's Insight

About ASI: A Sommelier's Insight

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.

Publisher

ASI

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2024

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Road to Lisbon: Legacy of a Sommelier with Giuseppe Vaccarini

   In 1978, Giuseppe Vaccarini was crowned ASI Best Sommelier of the World in Lisbon. This month, the contest returns to the Portuguese capital for the first time since his victory. On the eve of the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest Lisbon 2026, join host Mark DeWolf for a special episode of A Sommelier’s Insight. In this episode, Giuseppe reflects on the experiences that prepared him for 1978, the moment that changed his career, and the journey that followed.As a new generation prepares to compete, we look back at one champion’s story, and the legacy built beyond the title. List to Legacy of a Sommelier, part of our Road to Lisbon series, and don't forget to watch the finale of the 2026 contest on our YouTube channel.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   50 Years of Sommellerie

   Fifty years at one remarkable restaurant. A lifetime devoted to wine and hospitality. Serge Dubs isn't just a legend of sommellerie, he is a symbol of professionalism, loyality and the best qualities of hospitality. In this episode of A Sommelier’s Insight, host Mark DeWolf asks Serge, crowned ASI Best Sommelier of the World in 1989, to reflect on five decades of sommellerie both through the lens of his work at Alsace’s celebrated L’Auberge de l’Ill and his time as a sommelier competitor, leader of various sommelier organizations and mentor to many generations of sommeliers that have come after him. From the competition stage to the dining room, their conversation explores the evolution of sommellerie, the importance of making guests feel welcome, and the passion that sustains a lifetime in the profession.

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   A Legend of Sommellerie

   What does it mean to represent France in a competition the country has helped define? And what happens when you win, and return home with the title of ASI Best Sommelier of the World? In this episode of A Sommelier’s Insight were are joined by Philippe Faure-Brac, ASI Best Sommelier of the World 1992. We talk about the pressure he felt competing for France, the moment he won, and the expectations that came with becoming a legend in his own country.

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