How to verify someone's Sommellier Certification "Harley" wrote ........... What qualification from which educational authority? The most widely recognized and prestigious wine breastles in the world are Master Sommelier (MS) and Master of Wine (MW) The Court of Master Sommeliers is based in London and has been educating and certifying sommeliers since 1977. Wine-service experience is a requirement for the introductory course and a minimum of five years in the wine-service industry is required for the advanced course. The master diploma exam is by invitation only after successful completion of the introductory and advanced exams. There are currently 112 Master Sommeliers in the world. The American Chapter can be found here Court of Master Sommeliers American Chapter c-o: Balzac Communications Phone: (707) 255-7667 www.courtofms.org The International Sommelier Guild is an Oregon based body which accredits through local schools. They offer four levels from Wine Fundamentals 1 & 2, to a Sommelier Diploma program, thence to a Grand Sommelier Diploma program. https:--www.internationalsommelier.com In this day and age of fake qualifications (I myself am very proud of my peerage!!!!) it is very easy to check the validity of a claim. -- st.helier - VW; GTO & Bar.
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