Samira Kakh
- Celia Hay
Rediscovering Persian Wine Culture
The ASI Magazine – Year in Review 2025 celebrates individuals whose work and leadership helped shape the global sommelier conversation. Among them is a compelling profile of Samira Kakh.
Her journey into sommellerie has been anything but conventional. What began as a fascination with flavour evolved into a professional pursuit grounded in discipline, study and determination. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, Samira has completed WSET qualifications, passed her Certified Sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and most recently achieved ASI Certification Level 1.
Samira's feature in ASI Magazine highlights the importance of diverse voices in wine, and how lived experience enriches the global sommelier community.
