Court of Master Sommeliers
Committed to the very highest standards of service and quality customer care.
The Study Portal
Our book and our syllabus, online — for Introductory and Certified candidates.
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Sommelier · Study
The whole book read as articles, our syllabus as presentations, every wine name spoken aloud, quizzes, maps, the glossary and the deductive tasting grid — in one place, on any device.
The Pathway
The four certifications — Introductory to Master Sommelier.
Upcoming Courses
Course dates and venues, by region.
The New Book
The official text — now in its sixth edition.
New · Sixth Edition
Sommelier
Sales & Service for the Wine Professional.
Brian K. Julyan, MSAuthor · Master Sommelier
The History
The History of the Court
The story of the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Inside the Court
The board, the service standards and the examination.
In Memoriam
Gérard Basset
1957 – 2019
“The most gifted sommelier I have ever come across.”— Jancis Robinson
His tributeWith the Support Of
The houses and partners who support the Court.
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