Paula's Wine Stories

Follow me on my wine discoveries

I am no official expert when it comes to wine - simply someone who's been enjoying it for many years and is always ready for new findings. I like original blends, unusual varietals and cool spots where to drink wine.

Follow me in my wine adventures, discoveries and stories at wine tasting events, wine festivals and when meeting winemakers.

About me

33427276_10156743249451111_7488727959675

Home: Welcome

bernardinopaula

4 days ago6 min read

ASI Grand Final Best Sommelier of the World 2026 in Lisbon: key takeaways from attending as member of the press

On October 16, Nikolai Haram Svorte from Norway was crowned ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026 at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon. Final results: ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026: Nikolai Haram Svorte from Norwa Runner-up: Pascaline Lepeltier from France Second runner-up: Wataru Iwata from Japan Joris Gutierrez Garcia of Canada finished in 11th place. The ASI World’s Best Sommelier competition is the premier international championship for sommeliers, often considered

bernardinopaula

Oct 206 min read

Membre de la presse à la grande finale de l’ASI « Meilleur sommelier du monde 2026 » à Lisbonne

Le 16 octobre 2026, Nikolai Haram Svorte de Norvège a été couronné ASI meilleur sommelier du monde 2026 au Coliseu dos Recreios à Lisbonne. Résultats finaux: (1) ASI Meilleur sommelier du monde 2026 : Nikolai Haram Svorte de Norvège (2) Finaliste : Pascaline Lepeltier de France (3) Deuxième finaliste : Wataru Iwata du Japon Joris Gutierrez Garcia du Canada a terminé en 11e place. Le concours ASI Meilleur sommelier du monde est le principal championnat international pour les s

Home: Blog2