Online Wine ClassesOnline wine classes are nothing new. Highly respected wine institutions like Wine Spectator and the University of California at Davis have offered online courses for years. Interest in such programs was initially high, […]
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Depression 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
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COVID-19. It has been more than a year since the world encountered the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Almost 86.5 million people have been infected with the virus, with 1.87 million deaths. Ever since the virus appeared
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When 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
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Wine Tasting Classes Across AmericaWine classes are about enjoying wine and diving into the minute details. Very few things require as much attention as tasting a fine wine. The more you know about grape varieties,
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The influence of French cuisine on 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
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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
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Food and Wine Pairing Basics for the Aspiring SommelierPairing food and wine is one of the most exciting tasks for a sommelier. But it is also challenging: it takes a serious amount of expertise and
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In 2019, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust marked its 50th anniversary, a moment that invited both retrospection and ambition. Founded in 1969 as a modest U.K. trade initiative, WSET had grown into the world’s
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In a move that has effectively shut out wine enthusiasts and career changers, the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) has updated its application rules to limit access to its Advanced programs exclusively to those
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Appetizers, or hors d’oeuvres, are small dishes intended to be enjoyed before dinner. They awaken the appetite and build anticipation for the main event. It is customary to have an ample array of appetizers in
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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,
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