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,…
CMS-A Names Its Newest Master Sommelier
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…
Cultivating the Careers of Women Sommeliers
When the question “Have you ever reached out to someone in the wine industry and asked them to mentor you?” was asked at the Women’s…
Meet the Women of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas
With determination and dedication to match their talent, these 24 female Master Sommeliers are making their mark on the industry. Meet the Women of…
Elevating the Industry through Opportunity and Community
Few job titles conjure as much mystery and respect as that of Master Sommelier. But despite the perceived exclusivity of the wine world’s highest echelons,…
The Modern Sommelier: Inclusivity & Diversity
The Modern Sommelier: a study of inclusivity, diversity, and a willingness to change Vincent Morrow, MS and CMS-A Diversity Committee Co-chair, and Julie Cohen…
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…
