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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This guide answers common questions about working as a sommelier, earning wine credentials, and choosing a training path. For detailed information, follow the links to SOMM’s certification, career, and wine school guides.For a complete overview,
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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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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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An English-based business owner has scooped a wine industry award for education in recognition of the national success of his rapidly-expanding franchise network.Chris Powell, founder of localwineschool.com, the UK’s leading independent wine education network, has
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