Introducing the Wine Ombudsman and Four Wines Under $15 3

Introducing the Wine Ombudsman and Four Wines Under $15
In a technical, legal sense, an ombudsman is often a corporate or government official whose task it is to investigate allegations of wrongdoing against members of their organization. In a broader sense, however, an ombudsman functions as a trouble shooter and a problem solver, a go-between that seeks to address the needs of the public. ...

Sommelier Exam Excites New Wine Professionals

Sommelier Exam Excites New Wine Professionals
On April 13, I sat for the Introductory Sommelier Exam provided by the Court of Master Sommeliers (more about this august body below!). The course was a two-day intensive instruction administered by five certified Master Sommeliers, followed by a written exam that surveys the entire world of beer, wine and spirits.  The exam consists of ...