January 23, 2025
Ten Distinguished Sommeliers Selected for Transformative Mentorship Experience Sonoma County, CA (January 22, 2025) – The Court of Master Sommeliers is thrilled to announce the selection of ten outstanding...
September 6, 2024
Houston, TX (September 6, 2024) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ is proud to welcome a new member to the organization, Myles Trapp from Napa Valley, California. Michael Meagher, MS and...
November 1, 2023
California Scrambles to Finish Harvest: With a superb vintage in the offing, growers are racing against time to get the grapes into the winery...
September 8, 2023
Two Wineries Join Lawsuit Accusing Napa County of Unconstitutional Patterns & Practices: Two wineries have filed motions to join Hoopes Vineyards as parties in interest in the ongoing action against Napa...
January 20, 2023
Wine’s Most Inspiring People badge As has become a January tradition, Wine Industry Advisor has again chosen 10 individuals from within the wine industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...
January 19, 2023
By Kathleen Willcox “I saw women leaving the Court, and I knew I had a decision to make,” Emily Wines recalls. “I felt like the Court did not reflect my values, and I could walk away and be...
December 6, 2022
Solano County Winemakers’ Pitch for New Grape Pricing Advances: For just over three years wine grape growers and vintners in a portion of Solano County have been petitioning the California Department of...
December 6, 2022
Ten Women Were Selected to Participate in the First Ever Women’s Sommelier Symposium SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2022) The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas has selected 10 Certified and Advanced...
October 6, 2022
Deal Done with the Wine Group as Constellation Sells More Wine Assets: Among the labels changing hands are Cooper & Thief, 7 Moons and The Dreaming Tree...
October 6, 2022
A Mentorship Opportunity for Female Sommeliers Hosted by Santa Barbara Vintners Association SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2022) The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) has partnered with...