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Congratulations, Finalists! And the winner is...
After 3 full days and a live final round broadcast around the world, the results of the ASI Best Sommelier of the Americas 2025...
Feb 201 min read
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Behind the Scenes at Best Sommelier of the Americas: Regenerative Farming, AVAs of Sonoma, Water and Wine, Sake/Shochu, Familia Torres, Wines of the Pacific Northwest, Vinhos Verdes, Mezcal
This week in Sonoma is a celebration of the diversity within the world of wine, spirits, and service with a focus on (yes) somm talent...
Feb 201 min read
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Behind the Scenes in Sonoma: Exclusive Updates from the Best Sommelier of the Americas
2025 SEMI-FINALISTS: Best Sommelier of the Americas Congratulations to the 2025 Best Sommelier of the Americas Semi-Finalists:...
Feb 191 min read
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BUSA Announces 2024 Competition Schedule for U.S. Sommeliers
BUSA is now accepting registrations for sommelier wishing to compete in the U.S. competition. There will be three phases to the 2024...
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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BUSA returns to Hermann Farm for third annual fundraising benefit
Join Master Sommelier Doug Frost and JiaMin Dierberg for an exciting and memorable evening at Hermann Farm's historic Stone Barn on...
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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Mark Guillaudeu Competes Live in Paris
Feb 10, 2023: Congrats to Mark Guillaudeu on making it to the semi-finals of Best Sommelier in the World! Mark competed on behalf of the...
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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U.S. National Champion Sommelier is Mark Guillaudeu!
Yesterday was a daylong competition that included challenging blind tastings of classic wines, as well as fortified wines from around the...
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Somm Team USA Advances in Americas Competition!
Eighteen of the top sommeliers in the Western Hemisphere, selected from member nations of the Association de la Sommellerie...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Announcing 2021's Finalists!
We are proud to announce the 2021 Best USA Sommelier Competition's Finalists. To read more about each individual, click here. Brandon...
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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Announcing 2021's Semi-Finalists!
We are proud to announce the 2021 Best USA Sommelier Competition's Semi-Finalists. To read more about each individual, click here. Andres...
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Proud to support Friends of Tasting Climate Change
Due to climate change, the entire wine industry has to overcome significant challenges. We want to become part of the solution. We have...
Aug 13, 20211 min read
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Best USA Sommelier Association Opens Registration for August 9 Competition & Adds New Board Members
KANSAS CITY, MO (June 23, 2021) – Best USA Sommelier Association (BUSA), a not-for-profit created by top industry professionals to...
Jun 23, 20215 min read
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New U.S. Sommelier Organization Launches!
Best USA Sommelier (BUSA) Association Will Train Top U.S. Sommeliers with Highest Standards of Professional Excellence and Conduct. Now...
May 7, 20211 min read
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