Wine, Beer & Spirits

The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas has a four-level education and examination program beginning with the Introductory Sommelier Course concluding with a written theory examination. The Introductory Sommelier Course introduces candidates to the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Court of Master Sommeliers Deductive Tasting Method and the Court of Master Sommeliers Service Standards. The Introductory Course provides a fast paced review of Theory; candidate should come prepared with theoretical knowledge of the world of wine and beverages and what is expected of…

The Certified Sommelier Examinations focus on a candidate’s ability to demonstrate proficiency in deductive tasting, wine & beverage theory, and both technical as well as salesmanship skills in table-side service. The Certified Sommelier Examination was launched in 2006 to assist in preparing candidates for the rigors of both Advanced and Master Sommelier Examinations. Refinement of these Examinations has led to significant updates in 2017 to better assess a sommeliers readiness to undertake higher level sommelier examinations. The title and credential…