As the UK enters its third national lockdown, we caught up with Montone to talk about his strategy to achieve the MS title, balancing studies and parenting and the importance of the sommelier profession in the post-pandemic world.

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.

Learning about wine is a never-ending process.