New Advanced Sommeliers in South Korea
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announces two new Advanced Sommeliers, a 66% pass rate, in Seoul, South Korea. The Advanced Sommelier examination consists of…
Category: Latest Happenings
New Members Elected to the Board of Directors
Congratulations to the newly elected Master Sommeliers chosen by their peers to serve on the 2025-2027 CMS-A Board of Directors! Christopher Bates, MS Rebecca Fineman,…
Court of Master Sommeliers Names New Member of Prestigious Wine Organization
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas is proud to welcome a new member to the organization, Myles Trapp from Napa Valley, California. Twenty-five individuals from…
Announcing New Advanced Sommeliers
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announces 38 Advanced Sommeliers! The Advanced Sommelier examination consists of three parts: theory, deductive blind tasting and a practical…
Advanced Sommelier Course: Access and Opportunities
The 2024 Advanced Sommelier Course in Dallas, TX, brought together nearly 200 aspiring Advanced Sommeliers—80 women and 120 men—for an immersive three-day educational experience. The…
Meet and Greet for Philippines Sommelier Community
In the heart of Manila, the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas took a significant step forward, hosting the first gathering for the Philippines sommelier community…
CMS-A Celebrates Successful Launch of Inaugural Course in Japan
In an exciting leap forward, the Certified Master Sommeliers – Americas recently concluded its inaugural CMS-A course in Japan on February 3-4, 2024. This marks…
Second Annual Women’s Sommelier Symposium Elevates Women in Wine
Ten Women Selected to Participate in Impactful and Empowering Event for Women in the Wine Industry Building on the success of its inaugural event,…
Updating Wine Tasting Terminology: Old World – New World
Starting in 2024, the CMS-A will no longer use the terms “Old World” and “New World” in our published educational courses and examination grids. …
CMS-A Implements New Strategic Plan to Help Guide the Hospitality Industry Into the Future
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas ™ has announced the approval of a strategic plan which outlines their vision for the future of the organization…
