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.

We asked a few sommeliers what they look for when they go wine shopping and here is what they said

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.