Article Table of Contents1 The Napa Valley Needs Your Help1.1 In the wake of the Fire Disaster:1.2 FACTS:1.3 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP: The Napa Valley Needs Your Help Photo: V. Sattui Winery under blue skies on Friday, October 20, 2017 WHY: The nightly images of the devastation broadcasted around the world have given the impression that damage […]
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Washington, DC (October 16, 2017)— This November, recipients of the 14th Annual Wines of Chile Awards (AWOCA) presented by Wines of Chile will be formally announced at a special event in Washington, DC. The judging of more than 300 wines took place in early September in San Francisco during a two-day blind tasting with 27 judges from all sides of the […]
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U.S. IS FASTEST GROWTH MARKET FOR WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION— Wine & Spirit Education Trust Set to Expand U.S. Presence with New Dedicated Team — LONDON, U.K. (August 3, 2017) – New figures from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) reveal that demand for wine, spirits and sake education is higher than ever as the consumer trend […]
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There are eight points that all master somms must be able to accomplish when tasting wine.When we talk about “Master Somms” we are technically talking about Court of Master Sommeliers, since they own the copyright to the term Master Sommelier. However, in common parlance that means any Level V Graduate, which includes the Master of […]
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Article Table of Contents1 How do you become a sommelier?1.1 Become a Sommelier the Hard Way2 Become a Sommelier the Certified Way2.1 Train Your Palate2.1.1 Learn Key Wine Regions3 Apply for Wine Jobs3.1 Find a Good Place to Work3.2 A Sommelier as a Profession4 How to Become A Sommelier FAQ How do you become a […]
Read MoreAll the tv shows and movies featuring arch rival the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) seems to be having an effect. The Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) has hired Wagstaff Worldwide, a multinational PR firm.I wonder how a nonprofit education company can afford a billion-dollar PR firm? Guess sommelier certification is big business.They aren’t […]
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Article Table of Contents1 Masters of Wine Exam1.1 Masters of Wine Theory Paper #11.2 THE PRODUCTION OF WINE – PART 1 (Viticulture)1.3 Masters of Wine Theory Paper #21.4 THE PRODUCTION OF WINE – PART 2 (Vinification and Pre-bottling Procedures)1.5 Master of Wine Theory Paper #31.6 THE PRODUCTION OF WINE – PART 3 (Handling of Wines)1.7 […]
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What is a Sommelier? Let’s Get to Brass TacksThe term has two meanings:A Sommelier’s job is running the beverage program at a restaurant, with a focus on the wine list. A less sexy name for this job is “Beverage Manager.” The job actually predates restaurants: back in the Victorian era, a Sommelier was a servant […]
Read MoreWant to know how to order wine at a restaurant? One of our master sommeliers breaks it down for you. Want to know more about wine? Check out our guide to wine schools in America.Ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant is sometimes a very intimidating process for those who are not involved in the industry […]
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The use of scented oils to improve health has been around for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians famously used scented oils, as did the Persians and Greeks. Flowers and herbs were cultivated for use in all aspects of life, from hygiene to cooking to spiritual and physical wellbeing. For every milestone in life, there was […]
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