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…
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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: a study of inclusivity, diversity, and a willingness to change
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…
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,…
1 of 4 Black master sommeliers in world, Napa Valley man wants to expand access to wine education
The story of how Vincent Morrow became one of only four Black master sommeliers in the world begins improbably in a Phoenix suburb where wine was served,…
