How to Become a Sommelier

A sommelier or wine steward is a person who is an expert in fine wine and is responsible for serving it to patrons.

Sommelier is French in origin and originally a wine steward's job was to serve royalty.

Modern sommeliers offer their services to fine restaurants.

A sommelier should know detailed information about wine including such things as the types of grapes used to make a particular wine, in what region the grapes were grown, the vineyards where the grapes were grown, a wine's rating, and the vintages of various wines.

Many sommeliers travel all over the world to taste new wines and to attend food and wine conventions.

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“A good sommelier lives and breathes wines and spirits and has cultivated a unique understanding of aromas and flavours by exploring the world’s best foods and drinks.

Brandon Tebbe, a master sommelier, has returned to The Broadmoor as a sommelier at Summit restaurant.

It was scientific and environmental studies that eventually led to my achievement as a water sommelier.

The Master Sommelier’s Diploma exam is the world’s most challenging wine examination, period.

Some argue that the process of testing and preparing for entry into the Court of Master Sommeliers is on par with studying for a medical degree.

Depending on personal skills, sommeliers can join the wine trade, work in wine production, in the import and export of wine, consult and advising, wine education, training, wine writing etc.

Most wine drinkers have engaged with a sommelier at restaurants abroad and wish to experience the same in India too.” Incidentally, Sharma works with Singh and has been handling key accounts like multi-award winning Olive Restaurants, Azurro Restaurants, Hotel Le Meridien, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Oberoi, Hotel Hilton, Radisson Hotel, Hotel Manor, Hotel Samrat, and the likes.

A sommelier certification offers practical training in wine service and tasting as well as knowledge about wine regions, winemaking, and viticultural practices, etc.

The Sommelier must have a great personality and be able to communicate with members and guests that might share different levels of wine knowledge and must be able to promote and grow the Wine Program.

A good sommelier should have a sensitive palate that can accurately determine a type of wine just by their sense of taste or smell.