Members
A bolded name denotes a Master Sommelier eligible to teach, examine and participate in Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas programming. To be eligible for participation, members must sign the CMS-A Code of Ethics and complete the training modules for diversity and harassment in the workplace. Individuals who have passed the Master Sommelier Diploma Examination that have resigned, been terminated, or are under suspension are not listed on the website.
MSE Year![]() |
Name | City | State/Prov. | Employer/Affiliation |
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1991 | Scott Carney | Brooklyn | NY |
Institute of Culinary Education |
1992 | Michael Bonaccorsi, Deceased | Santa Monica | CA |
Bonaccorsi Wines |
1992 | Tim Gaiser | Rio Rancho | NM |
Consultant |
1992 | Steve Morey | Santa Barbara | CA |
Retired |
1993 | Angelo Tavernaro | Pasco | WA |
Academy of Wine and Services |
1993 | Michael McNeill | Atlanta | GA |
Georgia Crown Distributing |
1993 | Ira Harmon | Las Vegas | NV |
Vin Sauvage |
1994 | Steven Geddes | Las Vegas | NV |
Charlie Palmer Group |
1995 | Sally Mohr | Broomfield | CO |
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1996 | Damon Ornowski | Avon | CO |
Veraison Beverage |
1996 | Jay Fletcher | Aspen | CO |
Matsuhisa Aspen |
1996 | Greg Harrington | College Place | WA |
Gramercy Cellars, Walla Walla, WA/The Wine Workshops, Seattle, WA |
1996 | Andrea Robinson | St. Helena | CA |
Local Flavor |
1996 | Joseph Spellman | Chicago | IL |
Justin Vineyards & Winery |
1997 | Jay James | Napa | CA |
Springboard Wine Company |