Find Your Inner Sommelier
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Sommelier Articles
Sommeliers are the professionals of wine who arrange the wine lists, suggest and pair the wines and make the dining experience more enjoyable. Being an expert is not only about sensing the taste of a wine-they are also knowledgeable in viticulture, winemaking, and service. A well-trained sommelier is capable of disclosing a guest’s tastes, thus, they will be able to suggest wines that work perfectly with a dish. Not only in restaurants, but they can also work in areas like wine education, sales, and consulting. They take part in programs that the National Wine School arranges for the refinement of their knowledge. Whereas, the more traditional type of sommelier is engaged only in fine dining, the more modern type of sommelier works in wholesale, leisure, and the media. Their task is to choose bottles only; they are bringing narration, and tradition, along with technics to every pour.
Who Takes Our Sommelier Courses?
Not to be corny, but our sommelier students are in a class of their own.The Wine School of Philadelphia has always been an outlier in the wine world. We attract a …
Why Sommelier Certifications Matter
Sommelier certifications are increasingly popular with both wine enthusiasts and professionals. Whether you are curious about wine education or looking to advance your wine career, sommelier certifications can be an intelligent …
Become a Wine Connoisseur
Want to level up your wine skills and become a wine connoisseur? In this article, we outline the skills you need to be your own sommelier.Buy Like A SommelierGreat wines are …
A Master of Wine?
Be A Master of Wine All of our programs are offered through the National Wine School. If you are interested in wine education and how the levels of sommelier certification work, …
How to Become a Sommelier
Sommelier 101What is a Sommelier Certification?Sommelier certification has its roots in the restaurant industry but has transcended the wine list, becoming the de facto certification for the entire wine industry. Regardless …
World’s First Online Sommelier Course!
If you are in the mood for some old fashioned good news, we have some for you. We are announcing the first-ever online sommelier certification program, This is a project that …
Wine Business 101
Wine EconomicsThe wine industry is unique, blending agriculture and lifestyle. Wine can be both a collectible item and a simple beverage for casual enjoyment.Wine prices range from a few dollars to …
The Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert
Anyone can become a wine expert with a decent work ethic and a little support. Wine is not rocket science. If you have the drive, you can become a winemaker or …
Six Bad Food Pairings
Suffer from bad food pairings? Don’t worry: we learn from failure, not from success. And although food and wine pairings are subjective and depend on the people’s tastes and preferences, some …
What is a Sommelier?
Becoming a sommelier is a goal for many wine lovers, prodded on by the many “SOMM” movies and TV shows. It is now a career imbued with glamor and intrigue. Is …
Top Ten Wine Shops in Philly
Buying good wine in Philly can be a challenge. The prices are too damn high. Most of the folks working in most of the wine shops in Philadelphia know more about …
Winery Tour and Tourism
Similar to what the video did to the radio star in the ’80s, tourism has had a massive effect on wine tasting in Napa over the last 10+ years. It’s not …