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From Curiosity to Craft: Ashish Jha’s Journey Shaping the Future of New Zealand Wine

Assistant Restaurant Manager at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs and ranked #38 in the Top 100 Sommeliers of New Zealand 2025, Ashish Jha reflects on his path from a dry state in India to the global wine stage. Growing up in a…

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From Claridge’s to Ironman

Erik Simonics has blended wine passion, Ironman discipline, and global…

Douwe Steyn: From Cape Town Light to London Night

South African-born head sommelier, Douwe Steyn stepped into Blue Mountain…

Dancer to Wine Whisperer

From teenage dishwasher to head sommelier at one of London’s…

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Koshu: Precision, Purity, Power of Place

For a grape that has been cultivated for over a thousand years, Koshu still feels like a discovery - quiet precision, mineral‑etched profile, versatility. For sommeliers, its an opportunity to explore how site, climate, and culture converge in the glass.…

Young Sommeliers at the Heart of Masi

In the rolling hills of Valpolicella, where ancient winemaking traditions meet a modern, global audience, Masi Agricola stands as one of Italy’s most influential interpreters of terroir. Two talented sommeliers won the chance to visit the winery thanks to their…