APWASI Blog

On our first episode of the APWASI Wine Buzz Series, we interviewed guest, Dr. Iwan Dietschi, hotelier and author of Mastering Hospitality, we dive into: why mentors are important in your career the philosophy "how to create an unmatched experience for your guests to last a life time" the next big thing in wine in [...]

APWASI & BLACC Scholarship Winner Bios APWASI believes that all individuals should have the equal opportunity to receive a wine education to pursue a worthwhile career that they are passionate about. That's why, APWASI is proud to announce the first round scholarship winners of the APWASI x BLACC Edition of the Wine Education Scholarship. We [...]

This is a guest post and excerpt from Il Marco Polo – Augusto Oriani, where Dr. Clinton Lee was interviewed. Grapes, a superlative fruit, excellent to eat also produces nectar of the Gods to drink, wine. Grapes are natural and play their part in the environment. We know that the transformation of grapes into wine […]

Vancouver, British Columbia (May 2, 2021) The Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute (APWASI) is proud to announce the APWASI Wine Education Scholarship in partnership with the Black Cellar Club (BLACC). The first round of applications will open on May 2 and will run until May 31, 2021.  A total of 100 full scholarships (worth […]

Read through APWASI’s Suggested Study Techniques to ensure that your educational journey will be a successful one. 1. Understand online learning practices and expectations. The first thing you need to realize is that online courses are not an easier way to learn, but rather a more convenient one. To successfully learn online, you need to […]

We could call it an emerging fashion, but the question that arises is: what happens to a bottle of wine placed under the sea to mature and even undergo fermentation? All this may seem strange but it is all true, there are more and more producers all over the world participating with this method. There […]

Vancouver, British Columbia (April 15, 2021) The Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute (APWASI) is proud to announce the APWASI Wine Education Scholarship in partnership with the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). The first round of applications will open on April 15 and will run until May 15, 2021.  A total of 16 full […]

This post was originally posted on ilmarcopolo, written by Augusto Oriani  and Clinton Lee. Lebanon has and sadly continues to be a country tormented by continual upheaval and suffering over thousands of years. Yet despite these complexities, Lebanon majestically brings out the best of the region, illuminates the richness of a history derived from the […]

The following blog was featured on il Marco Polo on February 14, 2021. In this engaging article, we will highlight a very beautiful, but often little-known topic, the differences between a Sommelier and a Wine Taster. They maybe subtle but there are differences. As always, I will be engaging with Dr. Clinton Lee, a very […]

What is decanting wine and how do you properly store the wine? Defining Decanting According to the Cambridge English dictionary decanting means “pouring a liquid from one container to another.” In the case of liquid, it is the wine, the first container is the wine bottle and the pouring into another container refers to the […]