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Is the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas (CMSA) For You?

Court of Master Sommeliers

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

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Somm to Sideways: Our Favorite Wine Movies

Our Top Wine Movie Picks

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

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Wine Classes Everywhere

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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,

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French Food and Wine Pairings

French Food and Wine Pairings

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

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Ten Classic Food and Wine Pairings

food and wine pairing

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

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Food and Wine Pairing Basics

Razor Clam

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

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Wine and Spirits Education Trust is celebrating its 50th anniversary by attempting to break a world record

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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

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Court of Master Sommeliers Bans Everyone Except Restaurant and Beverage Employees

Court of Master Sommeliers

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

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Appetizers and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

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

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Becoming a Sommelier

what is a sommelier?

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

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