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Sommelier Articles

For the current scandals plaguing the CMS –including charges of racism and sexual violence– please refer to this page:  Master Sommelier Scandals. The press release from the Court of Master Sommeliers, dated July 17th, 2019:In 2015, the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas created the Advanced Application Process to better accommodate the growing demand for our Advanced […]

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Appetizers or hors d’oeuvres are small dishes designed to be appreciated before dinner. They awaken the appetite and build anticipation for the main event. It is customary to have an ample array of appetizers in a formal setting; however, these can be as simple as pigs in a blanket or as lavish as imperial Russian […]

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A career in wine is often seen as a glamorous and exciting profession, the antithesis of a regular office job or work in a high-pressure environment. While there are undoubtedly perks to working in wine, the amount of hard work and stress in this field is often underestimated. In truth, somms are a group of folks […]

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Working in WineSommeliers are not born; they must be educated, tested, and certified before earning the title. This is the purview of the wine instructor and a sommelier school. This article focuses on wine educator jobs and how to get one. Being a wine educator opens up a wide swath of career opportunities. While running […]

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When we heard about a new wine school opening up in Philadelphia, we had great expectations. Philly has become one of the greatest towns for wine education. What Am I Drinking?! is using a sophisticated website and has a brick-and-mortar facility in Bryn Mawr, a wealthy suburb. Plus, the owner’s bio states she is a […]

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What Does a Sommelier Do? Your Wine Questions Answered.There’s no better learning about the wine business and the sommelier profession than talking with a sommelier. Every person in the industry has their own experiences, lessons learned, and tips to share, so you’ll learn something from everyone.B.R. Franco is a certified sommelier by the Court of […]

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Pinot Noir: the most challenging cultivar of them allAlthough a delicious, fruity, light wine – the Pinot Noir grape is so delicate due to its sensitive skin that burns quickly, making fungus and rots a real threat. On top of that, Pinot Noir doesn’t offer as much yield as other varietals – which is another […]

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Do you need a better understanding of some of the bizarre things that occur when it comes to wine? Have a burning wine question? Have you often felt trapped during a wine conversation because you had no idea what they were talking about?  Do you have a burning wine question? Keep reading; we’ll help you out!At […]

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For the current scandals plaguing the CMS –including charges of racism and sexual violence– please refer to this page:  Master Sommelier Scandals October 9, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Kathleen Lewis(707) 255-5056 x11, [email protected] of Master Sommeliers, Americas Board of Directors Takes Unanimous Actions to Preserve Integrity of Examination ProcessNAPA, Calif. – The Board of Directors of the Court […]

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The Top Programs for Wine InstructorsThe wine world needs educators who go beyond PowerPoint and Rainman-like recitations of useless wine facts. The options are varied, but most of them are not available to us mere mortals. The international and regional programs tend to be discontinued and disappear within a few years. WSET has a program, […]

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