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The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has announced the launch of ‘2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India’ competition , set to take place on January 23, 2025 at The Lalit Lawn, Mumbai. It is a proud moment to watch Indian sommeliers step into the international arena, equipped to compete with the very best.”
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The UKBG has joined forces with the UKSA to bring together the wine and spirits trade under one roof for The post UKBG and UKSA Collaborate In A Trade Event Like No Other appeared first on UK Bartenders Guild.
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