The Napa Valley Needs Your Help WHY: The nightly images of the devastation broadcast around the world have given the impression that damage to wineries and vineyards was widespread. It was not. In the wake of […]
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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
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U.S. IS THE FASTEST-GROWING 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
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All the TV shows and movies featuring the arch-rival, the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), seem to be having an effect. The Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) has hired Wagstaff Worldwide, a multinational PR
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Masters of Wine ExamThis is the actual exam given to MW candidates in 2017. For information regarding WSET certification, please check out our Wine and Spirit Education Trust page.Masters of Wine Theory Paper #1THE PRODUCTION
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What Is a Sommelier? Let’s Get to Brass TacksThe term has two meanings:The word has a much older history. In Middle French, a sommelier was an official charged with transporting supplies. By the 19th century,
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Want 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
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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
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Fake Sommelier?Not all sommeliers are trained to taste wine accurately. This is what we call a “fake sommelier.” After all, the core element of the job is to have a great palate. If the job
Is Your Sommelier Fake? Science says…. maybe. Read Post »
The Society of Wine Educators (SWE) is a membership-based nonprofit organization focused on providing wine and spirits education and the conferral of several certifications. The Society is internationally recognized, and its programs are highly regarded
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is a British organization that arranges courses and exams in the trade of wine and spirits. WSET was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in London.Commonly referred to as
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You have probably been among friends or acquaintances, and the conversation has been about whether you like to cook or bake. And you probably have responses that are decisively one way or the other. The
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