Chateau Laguiole Waiter's Corkscrew, Andreas Larsson. The best Sommelier in the World competition is organized by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, a non-profit organization headquartered in Paris. Competition takes place every three years. At least 50 contestants compete. The finalist has to survive demanding practical tests to take the title. This includes a complete series of timed tasks including blind tastings and describing in detail those wines, and identifying eight spirits in three minutes. Andreas Larsson (Swedish) choosen Best Sommelier of the World 2007. Handle in Reindeer Wood.