Afternoon Brief, December 13th
Study Reveals More Than Half of Wines Sold on the British High Street Contain Toxic Chemicals: Unsuspecting members of the public could be sipping down toxic chemicals as they enjoy their favorite tipple this Christmas. That's because wines sold on the British high street by the likes of Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Asda contain cancer-causing pesticides, a study shows...
Second Annual Women’s Sommelier Symposium Elevates Women in Wine
Ten Women Selected to Participate in Impactful and Empowering Event for Women in the Wine Industry SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, California (December 13, 2023) Building on the success of its inaugural […]
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Implements New Strategic Plan to Help Guide the Hospitality Industry into the Future
Santa Barbara, CA (November 1, 2023) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas â„¢ has announced the approval of a strategic plan which outlines their vision for the future of the […]
Afternoon Brief, September 6th
Renowned International Winemaker Files Lawsuit Against Napa County over Denial of Water Rights: Jayson Woodbridge, owner and winemaker of one of the world’s most sought-after wines, has filed suit against the County of Napa after the county refused to issue permits for water wells on Woodbridge’s vineyard properties, in violation of state and federal law...
Afternoon Brief, September 2nd
California Harvest Races to Beat the Heat: With picking well under way in many regions, the California harvest has producers cautiously optimistic...
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Welcomes Ten Master Sommeliers to Its Prestigious Ranks
Portland, OR (August, 31, 2022) The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas is proud to welcome ten members to the organization:Tyler Alden, Barking Frog, Everett, WA; Martin Beally, Canlis, Seattle, []
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Announces Seasoned Assembly of New Additions to Board of Directors
New Appointees to Provide External Perspective and Support Organization’s Mission Napa, CA (January 20, 2022) – The Board of Directors for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas is excited to announce […]