Mọi chuyện bắt đầu vào năm 2017 khi một nhóm gồm ba người sommelier trẻ gặp nhau với mong muốn thành lập một tổ chức dành cho những sommelier Việt Nam. Sứ mệnh của tổ chức là cố vấn, đào tạo và hỗ trợ những sommelier trẻ ham học hỏi trên khắp Việt Nam. It all began in 2017 when a group of three young sommeliers met with the desire to establish an organization for Vietnamese sommeliers. The organization’s mission is to mentor, train, and support young sommeliers eager to learn across Viet Nam.
Originating from my work as a restaurant server since 2005, the task of opening and serving wine became incredibly appealing to me during that time. It started as a simple passion, but soon evolved into a deep exploration of various wine types, grape varieties, and wine-producing regions. This fascination has persisted to the present day. Achieving the title of Vietnam Best Sommelier in French Wine 2011 was a turning point that opened doors for my career and paved the way for further development in the future. As someone who began from ground zero, I understand the challenges and obstacles faced by service staff aspiring to become professional sommeliers. This understanding is the driving force behind the establishment and ongoing growth of the Saigon Sommelier Association (SSA) up to this day.
Hello everyone, my name is Vi Le - Currently, I hold the position of SSA’s Vice President, where I have chances to contribute for the Viet Nam wine community development. Additionally, you can also see me as a Wine Lecturer in the Hoa Sen University – Vatel Program, Founder and Owner of NOB – Natural Wine Bar.
As a passionate sommelier, Ms. Huong Le expertly navigates the world of wines, curating unforgettable tasting experiences with a keen palate and deep knowledge of varietals, regions, and pairings. With a dedication to enhancing dining experiences through the art of wine selection, Ms. Huong Le delights in sharing their expertise, inspiring wine lovers to discover new favorites and savor the nuances of each glass.
Hello everyone, my name is Chan Danh, currently I am working at Warehouse and Annam Gourmet as a Wine Consultant. I am proud to hold a bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from France, in addition to wine major certificates such as WSET and ASI. The end of 2023 is a memorable milestone for me when I conquered the title of Champion of the contest "Viet Nam Best Sommelier in French wines 2023". For me, wine is not only a seductive drink but also a means, a tool that connects people and cultures together.
Andrew have over 8 years of performing experience within the hospitality industry including 4 years working at a Sommelier. Currently working at Lotte Hotel Saigon with the task of upgrading beverage quality. In 2022, Andrew placed 1st runner-up of Vietnam best Sommelier in French wine competition. Thereafter, she continues to improve her knowledge with the hope of being able fully support SSA.
I am Hoa Dam, from Hanoi. I have business management background and have been working in technology sector in Vietnam and Europe for 20 years. My love of wine had built over many years and flourished when I got a scholarship for a WSET Level 2 course in Singapore in 2017. That wonderful start inspired me to formalize my interest, achieving certified education such as ASI certification 2 and WSET Level 3, and participating in Sommelier competitions. Currently I am a candidate of WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine. I set myself the goal of being a wine educator and a business consultant to promote wine culture and to develop wine industry in Vietnam through training, sharing of knowledge, and business management consultation.
Lincoln Vu graduated from Swiss Hotel Management School with Bachelor in Hospitality and Events Management in 2014. He has experiences working in hospitality industry in Switzerland, USA and Vietnam with a focus on Food & Beverage field in internationally recognized brands such as JW Marriott, Hilton, Best Western, etc. He is currently Board’s member of Saigon Sommelier Association and Head Sommelier for Đa Lộc – WeWine in Northern Vietnam and working alongside other F&B experts in Vietnam.
Dung Nguyen has been working in wine industry in Vietnam for 11 years after her graduations in Swiss Hotel Management School (Post Graduate Program) & INSEEC Bordeaux France (MBA in Wine Management). Now, Dung NGUYEN is the Director of Marketing & Digital Sales for WINECELLAR.vn. In 2016, she won The best Sommelier of Vietnam and 2nd-runner-up Best Sommelier in Asia in French wines, hold by Sopexa. She achieved also a Trophy for the Best performance in Provence Wines Contest.
My name is Tram Tran, a Sommelier - Restaurant Manager at Chapter Dining & Grill. I was born in Hue, a beautiful central City in Vietnam that is really famous for its cuisine and its people. My hometown and family fueled the passion for food and beverage in me since I was young. I chose to be a Sommelier in 2016 when I happened to come across a basic wine and beverage, I fell in love with the job immediately.
Hello everyone, my name is Thanh Nguyen. I come from Da Nang and currently I work as Restaurant manager at Melioh Bistro. Besides, I also hold the position of lecturer at Vatel Da Nang with the subject of desk operations. In addition to wine industry certificates like WSET, I also have certificates from Barsmart with Mixology and Spirit. In the Da Nang market, it is quite difficult for you to participate in competitions, but I always take the time to learn and improve my knowledge. Wine to me is an interesting experience, an opportunity to learn and interact as well as connect with people across the country.
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