Fifteen tastings. Not wine, but spirits. Gins, vodkas, whiskies, rums, scotches, brandy, cognacs and liqueurs. While I thought blind tastings were a challenge, this would …
Sommelier Certification
Sommelier Certification: Getting To Know American Wine Through Oregon, Washington And New York
“Did you know that every state in the US makes wine?” Today’s instructor for the sommelier certification course through Sommelier Society of America course in …
Sommelier Certification: A Guide To New World Southern Hemisphere Wines
“By definition, what is the difference between Old and New World wines?” Our instructor for today’s Sommelier Society of America certification course is Tad Drouet, …
Sommelier Certification: Notes On Deductive Tasting During An Exam
“Blind tasting is not easy,” says Stephanie Frederick, our Sommelier Society of America instructor for today’s deductive wine tasting class. “Today there are New World …
Sommelier Certification: How To Taste Wine Like A Pro
This is the first article in an original Epicure & Culture series, “Sommelier Certification,” where I will be documenting my experience obtaining a sommelier certification …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring The Dizzying World Of Fortified Wine
Stephanie Frederick, our instructor for today’s Sommelier Society of America fortified wines class, glances confused around the sparse room. “Either everyone is on vacation or …
Sommelier Certification: Portuguese Wine Beyond Port (Plus Some Smaller Old World Standouts)
“Who drank wine yesterday?” asks Costas Mouzouras, the director of wines at New York City’s Gotham Wines and our teacher for today’s Sommelier Society of …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring The Delicious World Of Italian Wine
“Do you know what Italians do when they eat? They drink wine. Do you know what Italians do when they drink wine? They eat. It …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring Spanish Wine From Sparkling Cavas To Elegant Rioja Reds
“Spain is a very small country that could fit nicely into Texas. That being said, it’s one of the most diverse in Europe, with different …
Sommelier Certification: Austrian Wine Country, Where Grüner Veltliner Reigns King
Last week I told you about my sommelier certification course through the Sommelier Society of America on German wine. Part of that class — taught …