In this article, we go into detail on how the pandemic has negatively impacted the wine trade, and in particular wine education. In the last section, we offer a ray of hope: there are multiple grants available for wine schools. We are very grateful to the individual who made this article possible. They generously shared […]
Read MoreSommeliers Speak OutAfter writing an omnibus article on the problems facing the Court of Master Sommeliers, we heard from many high-profile sommeliers who did not like how we portrayed the Court. Below are excerpts of the comments.Note: We removed many of the ad hominem attacks from their statements. We also edited comments for clarity and […]
Read MoreThis 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 the institution; we have given them their own page here: Sommeliers Speak Out. Is it […]
Read MoreWhether you’re the ultimate wine enthusiast or looking to make wine your profession, Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) offers a range of qualifications for every type of student. In addition, they accommodate 12 different languages and are accessible in several counties. So what exactly is available through this institute?Article Table of Contents1 WSET Certification2 […]
Read MoreArticle Table of Contents1 Online Wine Classes2 The Top Online Wine Classes2.1 1. Online Wine School (WSOP)2.2 2. Corkbuzz2.3 3. Wine For Normal People2.4 4. The Cellar Muse2.5 5. San Francisco Wine School2.5.1 How the Pandemic Changed Wine Schools2.5.2 The Graveyard of Online Wine Classes Online Wine ClassesOnline wine classes are nothing new. Highly respected […]
Read MoreIf 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 leader in the industry for qualifying sommeliers. In 1998, the Court opened an outpost in […]
Read MoreDepression due To COVID 19 and anosmia is a growing program in the wine trade. Most of us take a well-functioning sense of smell for granted until it’s lost. Unfortunately, many studies and research papers have reported a decreased quality of life with temporary and permanent anosmia (the loss of smell).The first direct impact of […]
Read MoreCOVID-19. It has been more than a year that the world has encountered the novel coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2. Almost 86.5 million people have been infected with the virus with 1.87 million deaths. Ever since the virus had appeared on the face of the Earth, all the communities have been affected badly. The pandemic has not […]
Read MoreWhen 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 you can enjoy each glass.If you think about it, wine is everywhere, from hotels to […]
Read MoreArticle Table of Contents1 Wine Tastings Classes Across America2 Wine Classes Near You2.1 Top Wine Classes By State2.2 The Best Online Wine Classes for Beginners2.2.1 More Online Wine Tasting Classes3 Other Wine Education Experiences3.0.1 Wine Tasting Books3.0.1.1 Winery Tours and Classes3.0.1.2 Wine Shop Tastings Wine Tastings Classes Across AmericaWine classes are about enjoying wine and […]
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