Do 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 […]
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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 »
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most planted wine varietals in the world, and with good reason. When produced correctly, it is naturally a full, grippy, full-bodied wine with excellent aging potential. This mighty grape
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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
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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
WSET hires High Profile PR Firm to Bolster Reputation Read Post »
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
Best Wine for Scent Therapy Read Post »
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 »
