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The Pathway
The four certifications — Introductory to Master Sommelier.
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I
Introductory
3 Days
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II
Certified
1 Day
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III
Advanced
5 Days
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IV
Master
Diploma
Upcoming Courses
Course dates and venues, by region.
The New Book
The official text — now in its sixth edition.
Sommelier — Sales & Service for the Wine Professional, sixth edition
New · Sixth Edition
Sommelier

Sales & Service for the Wine Professional.

Brian K. Julyan, MS Brian K. Julyan, MSAuthor · Master Sommelier
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The History
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The History of the Court
The story of the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Inside the Court
The board, the service standards and the examination.
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The Board
The Court
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Service Standards
The Standard
 Master Sommelier tasting examination flight
Examination Syllabus
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In Memoriam
Gérard Basset
Gérard Basset
OBE · MS · MW
1957 – 2019

“The most gifted sommelier I have ever come across.”— Jancis Robinson

His tribute
With the Support Of
The houses and partners who support the Court.
Ruinart Laurent-Perrier Zalto Coravin Gusbourne Jackson Family Wines AXA Millésimes Austrian Wine Alliance Wine
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