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 […]
Read MoreWorking 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 on wine educator jobs and how to get one. Being a wine educator opens up a wide swath of career opportunities. While running […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MorePinot Noir: the most challenging cultivar of them allAlthough a delicious, fruity, light wine – the Pinot Noir grape is so delicate due to its sensitive skin that burns quickly, making fungus and rots a real threat. On top of that, Pinot Noir doesn’t offer as much yield as other varietals – which is another […]
Read MoreDo you need a better understanding of some of the bizarre things that occur when it comes to wine? Have a burning wine question? Have you often felt trapped during a wine conversation because you had no idea what they were talking about? Do you have a burning wine question? Keep reading; we’ll help you out!At […]
Read MoreFor the current scandals plaguing the CMS –including charges of racism and sexual violence– please refer to this page: Master Sommelier Scandals October 9, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Kathleen Lewis(707) 255-5056 x11, [email protected] of Master Sommeliers, Americas Board of Directors Takes Unanimous Actions to Preserve Integrity of Examination ProcessNAPA, Calif. – The Board of Directors of the Court […]
Read MoreThe Top Programs for Wine InstructorsThe wine world needs educators who go beyond PowerPoint and Rainman-like recitations of useless wine facts. The options are varied, but most of them are not available to us mere mortals. The international and regional programs tend to be discontinued and disappear within a few years. WSET has a program, […]
Read MoreThe Path Towards The Master Sommelier Lapel PinThere a handful of sommelier programs, each grueling in its own right, that can help put you on the path to becoming a Master Sommelier. If you watched the documentary SOMM, then you know this is no easy feat. It requires a minimum of ten years to earn […]
Read MoreHow to become a Master of WineThe Master of Wine qualification is one of the most sought-after honors in the wine trade. To be accepted into the program, you must already have accomplished a top honor. That includes earning the L4 certificate by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), a Master of Wine Business, […]
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