Sommelier Education and America's Wine Schools
If you’re looking for a high-quality and well-regarded institute to complete your wine certification, the CMSA should be at the top of your list. The original Court of Wine Master Sommeliers was established in 1969. This London-based institution is a
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
Enjoying wine is all about diving into the minute details. There are very few things in life that require as much attention as tasting a fine wine. The more you know about grape varieties, regions, producers, climate, soils, and vintages,
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
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
Food and Wine Pairing Basics for the Aspiring Sommelier Pairing 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
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
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
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
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