Sommelier Education and America's Wine Schools
Court of Master Sommeliers: An introduction The Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) is an organization established in April 1977 to sponsor improved standards of service, especially wine and cuisine pairing, in hotels and restaurants. Several trade groups founded the Court
When you get bitten by the wine bug, you can’t stop thinking of the precious buzzy liquid. Wine is just so complex and satisfying because it’s about learning and learning some more; the more you know about wine and its nuances,
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
A Walk-Through 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 the highest level.
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 normal office job or work that takes place in a high-pressure environment. While there are undoubtedly perks to working in wine, the amount