Climate change, labor shortage, geopolitical tensions, tariff fluctuations, and balancing personal life are the top 2023 challenges as per leading winemakers.
Every sommelier should have an intimate knowledge of tannins in wine and other drinks like tea and coffee. This will help you recommend the perfect wine for particular guests, & speaking about taste in coffee may help you upsell.
Wine writer Charlie Leary, who lives in Panama and used to run the Inn at Coyote Mountain in Costa Rica, provides a sommelier-oriented introduction to some of the best coffees in the world.
A new book illuminates the diversity of wine courses, certifications, and degree programs out there, both for in-person and online study. We provide a review of its contents and strengths.
In the interview below, Toru Takamatsu talks about his journey to becoming the world’s youngest Master Sommelier, & his goals, and shares a piece of advice for MS exam aspirants.