With over two hundred wine schools and a dozen certification bodies, sommelier certification is a complex and confusing marketplace.

There are famous certification bodies like the Court of Master Sommeliers, and there are top wine schools like the Napa Valley Wine Academy and the Wine School of Philadelphia.  And there are plenty of other fantastic places to learn about wine around the country!

Our goal is to help you make sense of your options, and make the best choice for you.

In SOMM, we offer professional reviews of all the major wine schools and certification bodies, as well as break down their programs and offerings. Our reviewers are master-level sommeliers, university professors, and winemakers.

Have an experience you want to share? We encourage your reviews and opinions, as well.

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About Somm

SOMM is an independent board that reviews professional wine certifications. We are a team of sommeliers and educators based in Oregon.

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Wine Schools in America

Reviews of Wine Schools in the United States. If you are interested in sommelier education you can view and review all wine programs available in the United States.

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Sommelier Certification 101

The guide to all professional wine programs in the United States. Everything you need to know about becoming a Master Sommelier or Master of Wine.

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Independent Reviews of Sommelier Courses

Court Master of Sommeliers, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and all wine education programs.

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100 Point Wine Courses

Not all wine courses are created equal. SOMM ranks all wine courses available in the United States, from the best to the less than great. If you are looking to earn certification in the wine industry, check here first.

Tim A. Sommelier & Author

Top Wine Schools In America, Ranked

 

  1. Wine School of Philadelphia

  2. Napa Valley Wine School

  3. WineLA

  4. San Fransisco Wine School

  5. Grape Experience Wine & Spirit School

  6. Capital Wine School

  7. International Wine Center

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The Sommelier's Job

The Ins and Outs of Being a Restaurant Sommelier Ever wonder what the sommelier job description really entrails? Read on! This is the our ultimate sommelier job description . Want to become a Somm? Check out our guide to sommelier certification. Sommelier

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The Best Wine Schools In America

From coast to coast, reviews of every single wine school in America.

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