Master Sommeliers Delve into the Willamette Valley’s Nuanced Landscape
Master Sommeliers were invited to Oregon’s Willamette Valley for a multi-day program hosted by the Willamette Valley Winery Association and the Oregon Wine Board. The…
Category: Latest Happenings
Delta Executive Joins CMS-A Board to Shape the Future of Hospitality
Delta Executive Joins CMS-A Board to Shape the Future of Hospitality Joanne D. Smith Brings Leadership and Vision to the Court of Master Sommeliers The…
Women’s Sommelier Symposium Set to Inspire in Sonoma
We are thrilled to announce the selection of ten outstanding female sommeliers who will attend the third Women’s Sommelier Symposium, taking place from April 6-9,…
Join Our Team
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) is hiring an Examination Operations Specialist to enhance the operational excellence of our certification exams. This role will…
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…
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…
