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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Working in WineSommeliers are not born; they must be educated, tested, and certified before earning the title. This is the purview of the wine instructor and a sommelier school. This article focuses on wine educator
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Who This FAQ Is ForThis FAQ is intended for wine-curious professionals, hospitality workers, career-changers, and members of the wine trade seeking a clear, practical overview of what it means to work as a sommelier today.
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The Top Programs for Wine InstructorsThe wine world needs educators who go beyond PowerPoint and Rainman-like recitations of useless wine facts. The options are varied, but most of them are not available to us mere
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For decades, “Master Sommelier” functioned as shorthand for the top of the wine profession. It was not just a credential but a cultural signal—suggesting authority, rarity, and professional legitimacy. For newcomers, the idea often arrived
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A sommelier career is less about credentials and performance than about judgment, durability, and long-term engagement with wine as a professional discipline. This guide outlines what the profession actually demands, how career paths have evolved,
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What is a Sommelier? Let’s Get to Brass TacksThe term has two meanings:You can check out our full guide to becoming a certified sommelier right here: Become a SommelierGet the Pronunciation Correct!The term is French,
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