Tutorial Day for Master Sommelier Candidates in London
The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe is running a Tutorial for all those studying for their Master Sommelier Diploma. The day will include tasting 12 wines with example Theory Questions, Study Hints and Practical Observations. It will be 11-5pm on 7th May at a Central London location. There is a charge of £40 person to […]
Introductory and Certified Torquay, December 2013
We had 18 candidates and all achieved the Introductory qualification (100%), there were 7 Certified passes out of the 12 who attempted it. Congratulations to all those who passed! See gallery here Certified Passes: 7 Tim Elliott Julia Brandacher Terry Eleftherios Kandylis Torsten Junker Hannah Dabrowski Theomen Mezda Tim Drew
Introductory and Certified Passes in Thallern, Austria
A great result in Thallern, Austria recently – with 25 passes on the Introductory Course (100% pass rate) and a further 16 passed the Certified course. Well done all. Charles Carron-Brown – Passed Intro and Cert Robert Czeilinger – Passed Intro Fiona Figlmüller – Passed Intro Christian Fink – Passed Intro Verena Hof – Passed […]
Three new Master Sommeliers pass in London Exams
We had a very international group for this years MS exam in London; candidates from Singapore, Australia, Mexico, Greece, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and France. There were 24 candidates in total. The UK restaurants represented included the Savoy, the Ritz, the Ledbury, the Fat Duck, Medlar, Northcote Manor, Zuma and Dinner. Congratulations to three new Master Sommeliers – […]
Gerard Basset – Decanter Man of the Year 2013
The Court congratulates our President Gerard Basset on this wonderful accolade. The presentation of the award was made in London on 9th May Full details of the event can be seen via the link below: http://www.decanter.com/people-and-places/wine-articles/583810/what-does-it-take-to-become-a-master-sommelier
Advanced Course in Henley 2013
The Court of Master Sommeliers has posted a video of the recent Advanced Sommelier Course held at the Hotel du Vin in Henley on Thames. Interviews with candidates and Masters provides an insight into this demanding programme. See link below: http://youtu.be/yn75FphFjgI
Gerard Basset MS, MW, OBE Named Decanter Man of the Year
COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS, CONGRATULATES GERARD BASSET “DECANTER – MAN OF THE YEAR 2013” First Master Sommelier to Receive Decanter’s Prestigious Man of the Year Award The Court of Master Sommeliers, is pleased to congratulate Master Sommelier Gerard Basset O.B.E., MS, MW. for his recognition as Decanter magazine’s Man of the Year 2013. The Court […]
New AVA for Oregon
Elkton has been approved as the latest American Viticultural Area in the US. The new designation in southern Oregon’s Umpqua Valley will take effect from 7 March. Elkton AVA will encompass an area of 74,900 acres (30,351ha) currently within the northern zone of the larger Umpqua Valley AVA. Currently, the new AVA will compose of […]
New Denomination For Côtes de Provence in 2013
The INAO have recently validated a new geographical denomination to be used in the Côtes de Provence Appellation. 12 Communes will be entitled to use the denomination “Côtes de Provence Pierrefeu”. This will be the fourth denomination approved within the Appellation and will join the three others- St. Victoire, Frejus, & La Londe in producing […]
First Scholarship from Traditionsweingüter Österreich awarded
Twenty five candidates from around the world attended the Introductory course and Certified Sommeliers examination held at the Restaurant Brunnauer im Magazin, Salzburg from 14 – 16th November. Steve Breitzke, Sommelier at the Sofitel in Vienna was awarded the Traditionsweingüter scholarship for achieving the highest overall score in the combined examinations. The award was presented […]