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  • The Science of Low and No with Irem Eren of BevZero
    2024/08/13
    Irem Eren has a dizzying list of degrees and accreditations, including degrees in chemistry and international business and marketing, and is currently working towards her Master of wine. Irem now works as Business Development and Sales Director for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa for BevZero, a world leader in the production of low and non-alcoholic beverages. In the ever-evolving landscape of the wine industry, the low and no movement is not just significant trend, it is making waves. It’s forming a powerful crest ready to crash into the wine category. The rise in demand for low and no-alcohol beverages is reshaping the market, pushing producers to innovate and improve the quality of these products. At the forefront of this movement is Irem Eren. In this episode of A Sommelier's Insight host Mark DeWolf chats with Irem about her personal journey, and discuss the science behind de-alcoholized wines, and how they can be made better.
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    25 分
  • Wine on Wheels: navigating the life of sommellerie with Yannick Benjamin
    2024/06/11
    In this edition of A Sommelier’s Insight produced for the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale in conjunction with ASI Magazine host Mark DeWolf interviews New York-based Yannick Benjamin. Benjamin is para-athlete competing in wheelchair marathons, a business owner, and the driving force behind Wine for Wheels an organization the brings awareness to the needs of disabled Americans, helping them become more mobile and freer. Mark spoke with Yannick recently about how he became a sommelier, the role of exercise in his life, and what he is doing as an advocate for people with disabilities.
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    24 分
  • The Bitter Taste of Climate Change with Michelle Bouffard
    2024/05/15
    Welcome to A Sommelier’s Insight, a podcast produced for the Association de la Sommellerie International, in conjunction with ASI Magazine. in the episode, host and ASI Magazine Editor Mark DeWolf speaks with Michelle Bouffard. Michelle is a Master of Wine Candidate, author of Quel Vin Pour Domain? (Which Wine for Tomorrow), a journalist, and the founder of Tasting Climate Change, an international conference that brings together world thought leaders to discuss best practices and future solutions to mitigate the wine industry’s impact on the climate. In this episode Mark and Michelle discuss amongst other topics how sommeliers can be active participants in the fight against climate change.
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    24 分
  • How the Sommelier Profession is Evolving
    2024/04/24
    In this edition of A Sommelier's Insight, host Mark DeWolf, Editor of ASI Magazine, speaks with Master Sommelier Vince Morrow and Executive Director of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Julie Cohen Theobald, about the evolution of the sommelier profession. How is the profession evolving? Is it becoming more inclusive and diverse? How are sommeliers like Vince and institutions such as the Court of Master Sommeliers evolving their practices and programmes to keep up with an ever changing world of hospitality?
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    23 分
  • Mark & Marc Almert on Fine Wine
    2024/02/26
    Welcome to the inaugural episode of "A Sommelier's Insight," where the world of service, wine, spirits, and other beverages is not just explored but deeply savored, one sip at a time. In this episode our host, Mark DeWolf, Editor of ASI Magazine, talks fine wine with 2019 ASI Best Sommelier of the World, Marc Almert. Marc's profound understanding of wine, combined with his unparalleled hospitality skills has set a new benchmark in the sommelier world. His insights are not just enlightening; they're transformative.In this episode, we delve into a question that has puzzled enthusiasts and experts alike: What is really fine wine? Can we define it? Is it the age-old traditions of winemaking, the rarity of the vintage, or the complexity of flavours that define it? Or perhaps, it's something more intangible, something that stirs within us an emotional resonance, a connection to a time, place, or memory.Marc Almert, with his characteristic eloquence and depth of knowledge, shares his perspective on this debate. It's a conversation that promises not only to enlighten but also to challenge our preconceptions about what makes a wine 'fine.' So, whether you're a seasoned sommelier, a wine enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of fine wines, this episode is for you. Join us as we uncork the essence of fine wine, guided by one of the most respected voices in the industry. It's an exploration of taste, tradition, and the art of wine appreciation—a journey you won't want to miss.
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    19 分