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 […]
The Psychological & Health Impact of Smell Loss Read Post »
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
COVID-19, Anosmia and Ageusia Read Post »
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
Somm to Sideways: Our Favorite Wine Movies Read Post »
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
At 50, WSET Looked Forward. Five Years Later, the Reckoning Is Uneven. Read Post »
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
New Restrictions at the Court of Master Sommeliers Read Post »
On Oct. 9, 2018, the board of directors of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas voted unanimously to invalidate the tasting portion of that year’s Master Sommelier Diploma Examination, citing clear evidence that a sitting
Court of Master Sommeliers Voids 2018 Tasting Exam After Breach of Confidentiality Read Post »
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announced Devon Broglie as the new Chair and Matt Stamp as the new Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Broglie is the Global Wine Buyer for Whole Foods
New American Chairman at the Court Of Master Sommeliers Read Post »
Back in 2017, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) launched its Tasting Notes app with bold claims. Designed to help users create structured wine tasting notes using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to
WSET’s Tasting Notes App Promised a Digital Revolution—But Fell Flat Read Post »
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
Somms: The Napa Valley Needs Your Help Read Post »
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
14th Annual Wines of Chile Awards Come to Washington, DC Read Post »
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
U.S. IS FASTEST GROWTH MARKET FOR WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION Read Post »
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
WSET hires High Profile PR Firm to Bolster Reputation Read Post »
