Norway Takes the World Title – Denmark’s Jonathan Gouveia MS Finishes an Impressive 7th
Nikolai Haram Svorte of Norway is the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026. He was crowned on Friday 16 October at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon, ahead of Pascaline Lepeltier of France in second place and Wataru Iwata of Japan in third. The title goes to a Nordic sommelier, in the first world final held in Lisbon since 1978.
Denmark’s candidate, Jonathan Gouveia MS, reached the semi-final as one of 20 candidates and finished 7th out of 66 sommeliers from around the world.
Toke Did it Again - the Nordics 2026
It was a very early morning at the Copenhagen’s airport when we all met. Stine, waiting for the others, a bit tired but very excited, saw Nina, Ketil, Tim, Christian and Toke to come her way. All thrilled, nervous and very much looking forward to whatever is going to happen. And things happened. Here’ s the story about it.
Reykjavík is About to Become the Nordic Capital of Sommellerie
This September, some of the region’s finest sommeliers will gather in Iceland to compete for one of the most prestigious titles in Nordic wine: Best Sommelier of the Nordics. The Nordic Sommelier Championship brings together Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland in a competition that tests far more than the ability to identify a wine blind.
Jeunes Sommeliers: More Than a Competition
How do you go from being a young sommelier in Jutland to suddenly standing on an international stage surrounded by some of the world’s most skilled professionals? For Toke Fiedler Terkilldsen, 23, sommelier and waiter at Restaurant AOC and No.2, it began with curiosity and with saying yes when the opportunity arose, even before he felt “fully ready”.
Ketil Sauer Wins the First Master of Port Scandinavia
At the final held at Hotel d’Angleterre in Copenhagen on October 20, Ketil Sauer from Denmark was announced as the winner of the first edition of the Master of Port Scandinavia.
Beata Vlnková, ASI: “DM2025 was Flawless”
The Danish Sommelier Championship was, in one word, flawless. Everything was ready to perfection – rooms, tastings, sponsors, disciplines. Nobody was seen running around in panic at the last minute. But then again, that’s the Danish style: calm, balanced, pragmatic.
Jeunes Sommelier 2025 – Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
My journey with the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition started in February/March when I signed up as the Danish competitor for the international competition. At that time, I had never entered a competition before and still did not know what it was going to take.
Thank you for making DM 2025 a success
The Danish Sommelier Championship 2025 at Moltkes Palæ was not only a showcase of talent, knowledge, and precision: it was also a celebration of our community. An event like this is only possible thanks to the many people who dedicate their time, energy, and expertise.
Danish Wine Show 2024 - The Award Ceremony
Danish wine is on the rise, capturing growing attention from local wine enthusiasts, international investors, and producers alike. With a vibrant spirit among winemakers and ever-improving quality in the glass, the coming years promise to be an exciting era for Danish viticulture.
Danish wine show 2024
The story about Danish wine is a short one. Roughly told it begins in 1993, when the pioneer Michael Gundersen plants his first Rondo vine in Avedøre, where he six years later, in 1999, starts Dansk Vincenter.
MASTER OF PORT – A journey begins
As part of the Master of Portwine Scandinavia competition, my colleagues Ketil, Kim, and I from the Danish Sommelier Association set out for Porto and the Douro Valley. We had an exciting journey ahead of us, filled with opportunities to deepen our understanding of port wine’s rich history, meet passionate producers, and face intense tests and tastings—all bringing us closer to a place in next year’s finals in Copenhagen.
First Time Experiencing The Nordic Championship
When I got home from Oslo this year, my spouse asked me to describe how my trip was. I found it hard to describe, as I was still processing all that had happened in just a weekend. So, she asked me to pick one word, and I chose “amazing.” But that doesn’t really do it justice. Let’s backtrack a bit, and I’ll explain why!
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