Honoured to Introduce
Alper Billik
Founder SOMM DIGI
Global Wines, Spirits & Cigars Community
Global Chapter - Turkey
Alper is an advanced Sommelier and a French Wine Scholar. A wine professional and hospitality consultant who assists hospitality professionals, businesses, and wine consumers in raising their expectations on both a professional and leisure level.He studied and earned a certificate in food service management from Cornell University. He also passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Sommelier Course in 2019. Alper is currently enrolled in a Master Sommelier program. His company SOMM DIGI was established in 2021 and is based in the United States. The company plans to increase globally in identifying target wine specialists.
Expertise
Advanced Sommelier
Wine Consultant
Food & Beverage Consultancy
Hospitality
Wine Education
Wine Tasting
Wine and Food Pairing
Experience
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Founder
SOMM DIGI
2021-Present . -
Founder
AB Wine & Hospitality Consulting Services
2020-Present . 1 Years 1 Months -
Chief Sommelier
Cheval Blanc
2019-2020 . -
Head Sommelier
EDITION
2018-2019 . 1 Years 2 Months -
Head Sommelier
Mondrian Doha
2017-2018 . 1 Years 1 Months -
Head Sommelier
Disney Cruise Line
2016 . -
Sommelier
Cunard
2015 . -
Sommelier
Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
2013-2014 . -
Retail wine consultant
Colonial Wine and Spirits
2012 .
Associations
Academic details
University:
Wine Scholar Guild
Specialization:
French Wines
Certification:
French Wine Scholar
Year:
2014
University:
Court of Master Sommeliers
Degree:
Level 2
Specialization:
Advanced Sommelier
Certification:
Certified Sommelier
Year:
2019
University:
Cornell University
Year:
2017
University:
Michigan State University
Year:
2016
University:
Wine & Spirit Education Trust ( WSET)
Degree:
Level 3
Specialization:
Wines
Year:
2012
University:
Society of Wine Educators
Specialization:
Certified Specialist of Wine
Year:
2012
University:
Absolut Bartender Certification
Specialization:
Absolut Vodka
Year:
2006
Achievements
- Court of Master Sommelier- Advanced Sommelier2019
- French Wine Scholar2014
- WSET, Advanced 3 with Merit2013
- Certified Specialist of Wine ( CSW )2012