Sommelier Education and America's Wine Schools
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
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
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
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