Tag: Court of Master Sommeliers Americas

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...

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...

Santa Barbara, CA (November 1, 2023) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas ™ has announced the approval of a strategic plan which outlines their...

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...

Houston, TX (September 6, 2023) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas ™ is proud to welcome two members to the organization: Jonathan Eichholz from...

Santa Barbara, CA (April 26, 2023) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) is proud to welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi as a new board...

California Harvest Races to Beat the Heat: With picking well under way in many regions, the California harvest has producers cautiously optimistic...

Portland, OR (August, 31, 2022) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas ™ is proud to welcome ten members to the organization: Tyler Alden, Barking Frog,...