In an era where remote work has become the new norm, the once-elusive dream of online sommelier courses has transformed into a tangible reality. Leading wine certification agencies have adapted their sommelier programs to the digital landscape, allowing enthusiasts worldwide to delve into the world of wine expertise. This development holds particular significance for individuals […]
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IntroductionIn the world of wine, sommeliers are the gatekeepers of taste, with their expert knowledge and finely tuned palates shaping what we sip and savor. But how are these wine professionals trained, certified, and evaluated? SOMM, a leading authority on sommelier education, has released its annual review of sommelier education with insights from top sommeliers, […]
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Thanks to everyone for participating. The annual survey is now complete. To review the results, please go here: https://somm.us/sommelier-education-2023/Dear Judges,We appreciate your contribution to the world of wine education. The annual survey will take less than 6 minutes. However, your input is invaluable to us and our readership. We will send you the results of […]
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You’ll find fantastic wine coming from every grape-growing country globally, but French wine is on another level. It’s not that French wine is better than the rest (sometimes it is), but you can’t beat the tradition, lore, and history behind every French wine style and grape.France has influenced every other wine-producing country on the planet. […]
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The Top Wine Instructors in AmericaThere are a handful of wine educators that dominate wine education. They have founded the top wine schools in America and blazed trails into sommelier training. These men and women are essential to the world of wine. If you love wine, your bucket list should include taking a class with […]
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Sommeliers Speak OutAfter writing an omnibus article on the problems facing the Court of Master Sommeliers, we heard from many high-profile sommeliers who did not like how we portrayed the Court. Below are excerpts of the comments.Note: We removed many of the ad hominem attacks from their statements. We also edited comments for clarity and […]
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This article was updated in October 2020 to reflect new reporting by the New York Times that reveals troubling accounts of sexual violence within the Court of Master Sommeliers of America (CMSa). Several CMSa members have spoken up to defend the institution; we have given them their own page here: Sommeliers Speak Out. Is it […]
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Wine Tastings Classes Across AmericaWine classes are about enjoying wine and diving into the minute details. Very few things require as much attention as tasting a fine wine. The more you know about grape varieties, regions, producers, climate, soils, and vintages, the more you find when you stick your nose in a wine glass.Many of […]
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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, the amount of hard work and stress in this field is often underestimated. In truth, somms are a group of folks […]
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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 jobs and how to get one. Being a wine educator opens up a wide swath of career opportunities. While running […]
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