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 France, each with deeply rooted cooking traditions. But one thing unites them all: wine. Whether we’re […]
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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 although they’re not written in stone, consider them your culinary loadstars. Classics are known to spark […]
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Article Table of Contents0.1 Food and Wine Pairing Basics for the Aspiring Sommelier1 Dinner with Wine Pairings1.1 Razor Clams with Fennel1.2 Creamy Tomato Soup with Toasted Almonds1.3 Grilled Calamari with Lemon and Tzatziki1.4 Salmon and Mango Niçoise Salad1.5 Slow Roasted Lamb Shank1.6 Baklava1.7 Final Thoughts Food and Wine Pairing Basics for the Aspiring SommelierPairing food […]
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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 be celebrating this landmark anniversary with a full schedule of activity throughout the year looking back, […]
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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 Master Sommeliers, Americas created the Advanced Application Process to better accommodate the growing demand for our Advanced […]
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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 can be as simple as pigs in a blanket or as lavish as imperial Russian […]
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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 and stress in this field is often underestimated. In truth, somms are a group of folks […]
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Article Table of Contents1 Working in Wine2 Wine Educator Salaries3 Certified Wine Educator Jobs3.1 Sommelier Certification Agencies3.2 Wine Schools3.3 Wineries3.4 Wine Distributors3.5 Publishing Working in WineSommeliers are not born; they must be educated, tested, and certified before earning the title. This is the purview of the wine instructor and a sommelier school. This article focuses […]
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When we heard about a new wine school opening up in Philadelphia, we had great expectations. Philly has become one of the greatest towns for wine education. What Am I Drinking?! is using a sophisticated website and has a brick-and-mortar facility in Bryn Mawr, a wealthy suburb. Plus, the owner’s bio states she is a […]
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What Does a Sommelier Do? Your Wine Questions Answered.There’s no better learning about the wine business and the sommelier profession than talking with a sommelier. Every person in the industry has their own experiences, lessons learned, and tips to share, so you’ll learn something from everyone.B.R. Franco is a certified sommelier by the Court of […]
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