This article was updated in October 2020 to reflect new reporting by the New York Times that reveals troubling accounts of sexual violence within the Court of Master Sommeliers of America (CMSa). Several CMSa members have spoken up to defend the institution; we have given them their own page here: Sommeliers Speak Out. Is it […]
Read More
Online Wine ClassesOnline wine classes are nothing new. Highly respected wine institutions like Wine Spectator and the University of California at Davis have offered online courses for years. Interest in such programs was initially high, but these programs did not attract a large audience. The truth was they were clunky and confusing for the end-user. […]
Read More
Depression due To COVID 19 and anosmia is a growing program in the wine trade. Most of us take a well-functioning sense of smell for granted until it’s lost. Unfortunately, many studies and research papers have reported a decreased quality of life with temporary and permanent anosmia (the loss of smell).The first direct impact of […]
Read More
COVID-19. It has been more than a year that the world has encountered the novel coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2. Almost 86.5 million people have been infected with the virus with 1.87 million deaths. Ever since the virus had appeared on the face of the Earth, all the communities have been affected badly. The pandemic has not […]
Read More
When you get bitten by the wine bug, you can’t stop thinking of the precious buzzy liquid. Wine is complex and satisfying because it’s about learning and learning some more; the more you know about wine and its nuances, the more you can enjoy each glass.If you think about it, wine is everywhere, from hotels to […]
Read More
Wine Tastings Classes Across AmericaWine classes are about enjoying wine and diving into the minute details. Very few things require as much attention as tasting a fine wine. The more you know about grape varieties, regions, producers, climate, soils, and vintages, the more you find when you stick your nose in a wine glass.Many of […]
Read More
The influence of French cuisine in our culture is undeniable. It has inspired chefs around the world for generations. As interpreted by talented chefs like Escoffier and Bocuse, classic French cuisine will never go out of fashion. Distinct regions divide France, each with deeply rooted cooking traditions. But one thing unites them all: wine. Whether we’re […]
Read More
Pairing food and wine is an innovative endeavor. Experimentation is part of mastering this exquisite craft, yet some pairings are so good that we go back to them again and again.These are the classic food and wine pairings, and although they’re not written in stone, consider them your culinary loadstars. Classics are known to spark […]
Read More
Food and Wine Pairing Basics for the Aspiring SommelierPairing food and wine is one of the most exciting tasks for a sommelier. But it is also challenging: it takes a serious amount of expertise and experience to perform at the highest level. The best time to study this craft is while earning your L4 sommelier […]
Read More
2019 marks 50 years since the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was founded to provide wine and spirits education to the industry.Now the world’s largest provider of wine and spirits qualifications for both professionals and enthusiasts, WSET will be celebrating this landmark anniversary with a full schedule of activity throughout the year looking back, […]
Read More